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In Defence of Sociology: Essays, Interpretations and Rejoinders
Anthony Giddens
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Description for In Defence of Sociology: Essays, Interpretations and Rejoinders
Paperback. Looking both to the past of sociology and the diversity of intellectual trends found in the present-day, the book explores many aspects of the sociological heritage. Comte, Durkheim, Parsons, Marshall and Habermas are among the figures covered. Num Pages: 300 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 0. Weight in Grams: 405.
Is there a future for sociology? To many, sociology seems to have lost its way. Born of the ideas of Auguste Comte in the nineteenth century, sociology established itself as 'the science of modernity', linked to a progressive view of history. Yet today the idea of progress has more or less collapsed; with its demise, some say, sociological thought has moved to the margins of contemporary intellectual culture.
Is there a future for sociology? To many, sociology seems to have lost its way. Born of the ideas of Auguste Comte in the nineteenth century, sociology established itself as 'the science of modernity', linked to a progressive view of history. Yet today the idea of progress has more or less collapsed; with its demise, some say, sociological thought has moved to the margins of contemporary intellectual culture.
In this book the author challenges such an interpretation, showing that sociology continues to hold a central position within the social sciences. Looking both to the past of sociology and the ... Read more
This book will be of interest to undergraduates and professionals in the fields of sociology, anthropology and political science.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
300
Condition
New
Number of Pages
296
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780745617626
SKU
V9780745617626
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About Anthony Giddens
Anthony Giddens is a British sociologist who is known for his theory of structuration and his holistic view of modern societies.
Reviews for In Defence of Sociology: Essays, Interpretations and Rejoinders
"Excellently understandable." The Times Higher Education Supplement "It is difficult to imagine social-scientific thought and practice in Britain and much of Continental Europe without the distinctive contribution of Anthony Giddens ... In Defence of Sociology ... is a powerful restatement of the ways in which Giddens believes sociology should address the contemporary world. It brings under one cover Giddens's ... Read more