Bryan S. Turner

Bio: Bryan S. Turner is an academic researcher from Australian Catholic University. The author has contributed to research in topics: Citizenship & Politics. The author has an hindex of 70, co-authored 511 publications receiving 21116 citations. Previous affiliations of Bryan S. Turner include King's College London & City University of New York.

Nietzsche in Weber oder die Geburt des modernen Genius' im professionellen Menschen

Abstract: Zusammenfassung: Die traditionelle Weber-Forschung mist der Weberschen Nietzsche-Lekture nur marginale Bedeutung bei. Weber hat sich eben selten in seinem Werk zu den Spuren Nietzsches bekannt. In dem vorliegenden Essay wird dagegen Webers „Projekt" der modernen Gesellschaft mit der Nietzscheschen Modernitatskritik konfron tiert. Methodisch liegt diesem Vergleich die Annahme zugrunde, das es sich bei Nietzsche um ein abwesendes Zentrum der Weberschen Soziologie handele. Es lassen sich so parallele und kontrare Auffassungen unter anderem zum Verhaltnis von Moral und Moderne, Individuum und Gesellschaft und zum Ressentiment-Begriff herausarbeiten.

Risks, rights and regulation: An overview

Abstract: In contemporary social science debate the notion of risk society and the theory of globalisation have merged into a single view of the predominantly negative consequences of technological change. Globalisation theory, emerging from world systems theory, has addressed fundamental cultural and social features of the global system, but has so far neglected important aspects of medical technology, drug industries, health regulation and markets for body parts. These developments could be conceptualised as 'iatro-globalisation'. This article is critical of many aspects of the contemporary sociology of risk, especially because 'risk' is typically poorly defined and confused with 'hazard'. The article considers how notions of risk and regulation could be seen as a global dynamic of medicine and health care. The question about global risks and their control is fundamentally a question about politics, namely the possibility of global governance and the protection of rights.

The Religious and the Political: A Comparative Sociology of Religion

Abstract: While the relationships between ethics and religion, and violence and politics, are of enduring interest, the interface between religion and violence is one of the most problematic features of the contemporary world. Following in the tradition of Max Weber's historical and comparative study of religions, this book explores the many ways in which religion and politics are both combined and separated across different world religions and societies. Through a variety of case studies including the monarchy, marriage, law and conversion, Bryan S. Turner explores different manifestations of secularization, and how the separation of church and state is either compromised or abandoned. He considers how different states manage religion in culturally and religiously diverse societies and concludes with a discussion of the contemporary problems facing the liberal theory of freedom of religion. The underlying theoretical issue is the conditions for legitimacy of rule in modern societies experiencing global changes.

Possessions and the extended self.

Abstract: Our possessions are a major contributor to and reflection of our identities A variety of evidence is presented supporting this simple and compelling premise Related streams of research are identified and drawn upon in developing this concept and implications are derived for consumer behavior Because the construct of extended self involves consumer behavior rather than buyer behavior, it appears to be a much richer construct than previous formulations positing a relationship between self-concept and consumer brand choice

In a Different Voice. Psychological Theory and Women’s Development. Cambridge, MA (Harvard University Press) 1982.

Abstract: Introduction 1. Woman's Place in Man's Life Cycle 2. Images of Relationship 3. Concepts of Self and Morality 4. Crisis and Transition 5. Women's Rights and Women's Judgment 6. Visions of Maturity References Index of Study Participants General Index

The archaeology of knowledge

Abstract: We may not be able to make you love reading, but archaeology of knowledge will lead you to love reading starting from now. Book is the window to open the new world. The world that you want is in the better stage and level. World will always guide you to even the prestige stage of the life. You know, this is some of how reading will give you the kindness. In this case, more books you read more knowledge you know, but it can mean also the bore is full.