A cross-disciplinary and methodologically innovative study, this volume combines historical macro-sociology and the sociology of emotions with historical anthropology and cultural studies. The authors' argument is based on an analysis of literary sources, mainly novels and plays, applying a sociology of literature approach. By employing and analyzing empirical details of individual cases and texts, the authors reach a clearer understanding of seemingly intangible and irrational aspects of national identity.
Soziologische Studien zum militärischen Untergang der Habsburger Monarchie
607 pages
22 hours of reading
In 1918, the collapse of ancient European empires had lasting effects that remain underappreciated in sociology today. The fate of these empires rested with soldiers and officers, whose emotions and social conditioning significantly influenced outcomes, alongside their military resources. This book explores the evolution of the Habsburg Monarchy's military and its role in European state competition from the 18th century, connecting this history to the emotions and habitus of Austro-Hungarian soldiers during the First World War. Key themes include the selective remembrance culture in Central Europe post-war, the development and dynamics of a “Habsburg military habitus” before and during the conflict, and the exploration of collective and adversarial feelings within a diverse army. Additionally, it examines soldiers' experiences of fear and heroism through an emotional sociology lens, questioning the extent of their "de-civilization" during the war. The interplay of emotion and military experience is crucial to understanding the broader implications of this historical period.
Einübung, Ausübung und Duldung von Macht können von Gesellschaft zu Gesellschaft sehr verschieden sein. Wie kommt es, daß Gentlemen und Puritaner Englands Charakter entscheident geprägt haben, Beamte und Höflinge jedoch die Kultur des alten Österreich? Das vorliegende Buch liefert einen originären Beitrag zur historischen Soziologie der Staatsbildung zwischen 1700 und 1900. Die Autoren ergänzen die Makroperspektive und eine empirisch und theoretisch informierte Soziologie der Emotionen. Sie stellen „Autorität“ in ihren historischen Ausprägungen in einen direkten Bezug zu Gefühlen und zum Gefühlsmanagement des einzelnen.
