Finding Order in Disorder: Continuities in the 9/11 Response

摘要: The concern here is the dialectic between order and disorder. There will be three parts to discussion. First, it necessary point out that social organization capable of enduring significant shocks contrary usual prediction such shock lead end civilization. Consequently, useful talk about cases threats a magnitude beyond 9/11. Second, question raised as how conceptually we can deal with order/disorder organization/disorganization. Third, I want examine some unanticipated consequences in American society result 9/11, which are little noticed but might costly future. Invited Paper, Mid-South Sociological Society Memphis, Tenn., Oct. 18, 2002