The Creation of Public Spheres and the Exploration of Normative Theories : based on empirical studies of contemporary social problem

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Based on empirical researches in various fields such as globalization, environmental problem, immigrant minority groups, youth, mass media, ubiquitous society and social care, this project has developed theoretical studies in sociology, focusing social control system, public sphere and normative theory. Key factors for ameliorating controllability in contemporary society are an enrichment of the public sphere and formation of actors who can participate actively in the public sphere. Regarding to normative principles, in addition to the rationality, the reasonability is necessary.