The Shape of Sociology for the 21st Century

1st Edition

Tradition and Renewal

eISBN-13: 9781473903265

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<p>"This is an important and thought-provoking collection of contemporary articles on the current crisis in social theory."<br/>
- Professor Roger Penn, Lancaster University </p>
"With a comprehensive vision, great sociologists from around the world address the challenges of the new century." <br/>
- Professor Michael Burawoy, University of California, Berkeley <br/>
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Over the past century, the field of sociology has experienced extraordinary expansion and vitality. But is this growth positive or negative - a promise of diversity or a threat of fragmentation?
<p>This critical volume explores the meaning of sociology and sociological knowledge in light of the recent growth and institutionalization of the discipline. A stellar group of international authors powerfully identify, question, and transform key assumptions in sociology.
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<p>Leading us through the challenges faced by sociology, and the possible strategies for addressing them in the future, the book includes key issues such as:
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globalization
development
social policy
inequality.

<p>An important companion for advanced undergraduates, postgraduates and researchers engaged with contemporary sociological theory, sociology of knowledge and sociological analysis. </p>

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ISBNs 1473903262, 9781473903265, 9780857021298, 085702129X, 9780857021298
Language eng
Number of Pages 360
Edition 1st