SHADOW OF THE TOWER OF BABEL. THE IMAGE OF THE FAMILY IN POSTMODERNITY

The book "Shadow of the Tower of Babel. The image of the family in postmodernity" is a fascinating analysis of contemporary society, in which globalization processes and the neutralization of axionormative concepts influence the traditional family model. The authors, Lucjan Kocik and Antoni Świerczek, attempt to diagnose and interpret the changes taking place in the contemporary world, referring to the biblical motif of the Tower of Babel. This publication is a valuable synthesis of theotropic and sociological perspectives, offering the reader a novel view of the condition of the modern family.

• Analysis of postmodern society from the perspective of the biblical Tower of Babel
• Diagnosis of the impact of globalization on the modern family model
• Interpretation of the neutralization of axionormative concepts in the context of the family
• Synthesis of theotropic and sociological approaches in the analysis of the contemporary world
• Reference to the situation in Poland, Europe and the United States

The authors of the book define their subject of analysis as a postmodern embodiment of the biblical Tower of Babel, pointing out how globalization processes, the neutralization of axionormative concepts, the principles of political correctness and tolerance have plowed through contemporary society. The examples of this influence are not limited to Polish society, but refer to the situations in other European countries and the United States. The work is an interesting attempt to diagnose and analyze the contemporary world, as well as a synthesis of theotropic and sociological approaches.

The monograph is an interesting juxtaposition of two planes: the fideistic, where the biblical Tower of Babel shows faith in the possibilities of man trying to face God himself, and the ideas and efforts making man self-sufficient and independent of the Creator. The persons of the authors and the adopted structure of the work promise an interesting narrative. This is evidenced by the problems addressed in 10 chapters, the contents of which both intertwine and stand in opposition to each other.

Readers will find here a smooth narrative in the spirit of dialogue between what was (the biblical Tower of Babel) and what is - the postmodern social reality. The book consists of 195 pages and has a format of 230x162 mm. It was published in 2017 by the Pontifical University of John Paul II in Krakow in paperback. It is a must-read for all those interested in contemporary social changes and their impact on the family.

This publication, thanks to its interdisciplinarity and rich content, should interest both sociologists, theologians and all those who want to better understand the challenges faced by the modern family in the context of dynamic socio-cultural changes. It is an excellent position for students, scientists and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the modern world and the role of the family in it. The publication is the key to understanding the modern problems of the family.