Sociological Objects

Reconfigurations of Social Theory

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Anthropology
Cover of the book Sociological Objects by , Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: ISBN: 9781317053101
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: April 1, 2016
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9781317053101
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: April 1, 2016
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

What are the aims of sociology? What are its objects of study? How relevant is the classical tradition to the practice of sociology today? This volume brings together internationally renowned and new scholars to consider the changing relationship between contemporary and classical sociology. Arguing that recent historical and theoretical developments make reconsideration timely, it suggests that whilst the classical tradition has a continuing pertinence, it is inevitably subject to ongoing reconfiguration. Assessing the explanatory value of classical and contemporary forms of sociology, interrogating social theory as both a form of explanation and a mode of practice, and considering the possible consequences for the discipline of questions about its subject matter, Sociological Objects steers a course between assertions about radical epistemological breaks on the one hand, and reverence for the classical tradition on the other. Rather, it emphasizes the value of reworking, reconsidering and reconfiguring sociological thought.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

What are the aims of sociology? What are its objects of study? How relevant is the classical tradition to the practice of sociology today? This volume brings together internationally renowned and new scholars to consider the changing relationship between contemporary and classical sociology. Arguing that recent historical and theoretical developments make reconsideration timely, it suggests that whilst the classical tradition has a continuing pertinence, it is inevitably subject to ongoing reconfiguration. Assessing the explanatory value of classical and contemporary forms of sociology, interrogating social theory as both a form of explanation and a mode of practice, and considering the possible consequences for the discipline of questions about its subject matter, Sociological Objects steers a course between assertions about radical epistemological breaks on the one hand, and reverence for the classical tradition on the other. Rather, it emphasizes the value of reworking, reconsidering and reconfiguring sociological thought.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Internationalization of Companies from Developing Countries by
Cover of the book Political Campaigning, Elections and the Internet by
Cover of the book Second Language Acquisition: The Basics by
Cover of the book Biopolitics of Security by
Cover of the book The Routledge Companion to the Suburbs by
Cover of the book Modern Social Theory by
Cover of the book New Religions in Global Perspective by
Cover of the book Educating Children and Young People with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders by
Cover of the book Nationalism and Global Justice by
Cover of the book Toyota’s Global Marketing Strategy by
Cover of the book Raising the Bar by
Cover of the book The Psychobiology of Affective Development (PLE: Emotion) by
Cover of the book Cultural Diversity, Mental Health and Psychiatry by
Cover of the book Encyclopedia of Latin American Literature by
Cover of the book Spaces of Justice by
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy