Richard Münch Livres

The book presents a new theory of global labor division, aiming to elucidate the significant changes in wealth production and distribution driven by global free trade. Richard Münch conducts empirical investigations to support his theory, providing insights into the complexities and controversies surrounding global trade dynamics.

Focusing on the evolution of governance and democracy in Europe, this book explores the influence of new actors in a rapidly changing societal landscape. It offers a sociological perspective, analyzing how these shifts impact political structures and citizen engagement, highlighting the dynamic interplay between emerging forces and traditional governance.

The book explores the evolution of action theory within sociology, focusing on the voluntaristic approach as articulated by Talcott Parsons. Professor Richard Münch reformulates and expands upon Parsons' ideas, integrating various sociological orientations to create a comprehensive framework. This work aims to make the complex theories accessible and understandable, contributing to the ongoing discourse in modern sociology and highlighting the significance of diverse perspectives in the field.

Focusing on the influence of ethics in shaping modernity, this comparative study examines four Western nations: the U.S., Britain, France, and Germany. Through extensive research, it explores how ethical frameworks contributed to the development of societal norms and values in these countries, highlighting the interplay between morality and modern societal structures.

The book explores the evolving international division of labor and its impact on transnational integration. It delves into the shifting dynamics of worker solidarity, highlighting the transition from collective national welfare systems to a more inclusive approach that encompasses workers from diverse segments of the global production chain. Through this analysis, it sheds light on the implications for labor relations and social cohesion in a globalized economy.

Focusing on the political economy of academic capitalism, the book explores the rise of capital accumulation within academia and its impact on the pursuit of recognition in the academic sphere. It delves into the implications for academic freedom and the development of scientific knowledge, highlighting the transformative effects of economic logic on educational institutions and scholarly practices.

The book critically examines the shift in educational governance driven by neoliberal reforms, particularly highlighting the United States' influence. It discusses how schools have transformed from traditional educational institutions into competitive enterprises within a market-driven framework, analyzing the implications of this change on the educational landscape.

Modern sociology owes its existence and the progress it has made to the integration of differing kinds of orientations. In this work, first published 1987, Professor Richard Münch sets out to reformulate the theory of action, a notion central to sociology and one to which all schools of thought within sociology have contributed. He gives an exposition of the voluntaristic theory of action as found in Talcott Parson's work, reconstructing and extending Parson's theory from the perspective of the present-day level of development. In this way he both integrates opposing orientations to action theory and presents the voluntaristic theory of action in a readable and teachable from.

Das Sonderheft nimmt die Jahrhundertwende zum Anlaß, um über den Stand der Forschung in der deutschsprachigen Soziologie zu reflektieren. Namhafte Autorinnen und Autoren haben hierfür Sammelbesprechungen zum Stand der Forschung in verschiedenen Teildisziplinen verfaßt. Dabei ging es ihnen auch um die Einbettung der deutschsprachigen Literatur in den internationalen, vornehmlich angelsächsischen Kontext. Die Rezensionsform der Beiträge bietet darüber hinaus eine Hinführung an soziologische Standardwerke, die auch für Studierende sehr informativ ist.

Der Bildungsstreik und die Hörsaalbesetzungen im Jahr 2009 haben gezeigt, daß der Widerstand gegen Studiengebühren und die Bologna-Reform sich immer weiter aufheizt. Die Studierenden klagen über zunehmenden Streß, maßgebliche Ziele der Reform wurden verfehlt. Richard Münch, einer der renommiertesten Kritiker dieser Entwicklung, untersucht in seiner brisanten neuen Studie die Kräfte hinter dem neuen akademischen Kapitalismus. Er legt dar, wie sich die Hochschulen unter dem Einfluß von Beratungsfirmen in Unternehmen verwandeln und wie kurzfristige Nutzenerwartungen das Innovationspotential der Forschung untergraben.