Languages of reform in the eighteenth century: when Europe lost its fear of change

"Societies perceive "Reform" or "Reforms" as substantial changes and significant breaks which must be well-justified. The Enlightenment brought forth the idea that the future was uncertain and could be shaped by human beings. This gave the concept of reform a new character a...

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Weitere beteiligte Personen: Richter, Susan 1971- (HerausgeberIn), Maissen, Thomas 1962- (HerausgeberIn), Albertone, Manuela 1953- (HerausgeberIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: New York, NY Routledge 2020
Schriftenreihe:Routledge research in early modern history
Routledge research in early modern history
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Links:https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9780367855017
Zusammenfassung:"Societies perceive "Reform" or "Reforms" as substantial changes and significant breaks which must be well-justified. The Enlightenment brought forth the idea that the future was uncertain and could be shaped by human beings. This gave the concept of reform a new character and new fields of application. Those who sought support for their plans and actions needed to reflect, develop new arguments, and offer new reasons to address an anonymous public. This book aims to compile these changes under the heuristic term of "languages of reform." It analyzes the structures of communication regarding reforms in the 18th century through a wide variety of topics"--
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ISBN:9781000740523
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