The Uses of Sociology

Ed. by Peter Hamilton and Kenneth Thompson

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

The Uses of Sociology discusses whether sociologicalknowledge is important. It introduces students to the main ways inwhich sociology is practised in the world and explores the majordebates concerning its social purposes.

* * Explores questions concerning the usefulness of sociology andthe problems involved in engaging in social intervention.

* Includes readings which students can use to evaluate theusefulness of different sociological perspectives.

* Compares and contrasts different sociological traditions, andtheir engagements with 'the social'.

* Forms part of a four-book series on sociology and society.

For more information about this book and the Sociology &Society series, visit the accompanying website athttp://www.blackwellpublishing.com/ou

Produktdetails

• Sociology and Society
• Verlag: Blackwell Publishers
• Gewicht: 1020g
• ISBN-13: 9780631233145
• ISBN-10: 0631233148
• Artikelnr.: 14815944

Autorenporträt

Peter Hamilton is Lecturer in Sociology at The OpenUniversity. He played a key role in developing sociology at TheOpen University, and in sociology publishing more generally. Hisrecent publications include The Beautiful and the Damned(with Roger Hargreaves) (2001).

Kenneth Thompson is Professor in Sociology at The OpenUniversity. He was one of the founders of sociology at The OpenUniversity and is co-President of the International SociologicalAssociation Research Committee on Sociological Theory. His previouspublications include Moral Panics (1999).

Inhaltsangabe

Preface.

The Uses Of Sociology: Introduction: Peter Hamilton And KennethThompson.

1. Mapping The Field: Peter Hamilton.

2. Sociology And Government: Tony Bennett.

3. The Public Sphere: Jim Mcguigan.

4. Tools For Commerce? Sociology And Economic Life: ElizabethMcfall.

5. Sociology And Social Movements: Theories, Analyses AndEthical Dilemmas: Merl Storr.

6. Sociology Unbound: Karim Murji.

7. Understanding The Past And Predicting The Future:Sociologists And Prophets: Kenneth Thompson.

Readings In The Uses Of Sociology.

Auguste Comte: The Positive Philosophy (1853).

Robert A. Nisbet: Sociology As An Art Form (1968).

C. Wright Mills: The Sociological Imagination (1959).

Zygmunt Bauman: Legislators And Interpreters (1987).

Michel Foucault: Governmentality (1991).

Anne Witz: The Feminist Challenge (1997).

John Urry: Sociology As A Parasite: Some Vices And Virtues(1981).

Acknowledgements.

Index.