In ricordo di Alain Touraine

Abstract · Commemorating Alain Touraine · This article honors the late sociologist Alain Touraine, exploring the crux of his sociological oeuvre through the lens of Italian scholarship. Touraine’s imprint on societal dynamics, social movements, and individual agency within modernity is examined, with a focus on his sociology of action. The article delves into the resonance of Touraine’s ideas in Italy, influencing discourse on identity, social change, and more. Noteworthy is Touraine’s impact on the study of social movements, historical consciousness, and globalization. By contextualizing Touraine’s work in Italy, this tribute underscores the en during relevance of his insights and their ongoing impact on sociological thought.