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 diversity of
intellectual trends found in the present-day, Giddens explores many
aspects of the sociological heritage. Comte, Durkheim, Parsons,
Marshall, and Habermas are among the figures covered. Giddens also
connects sociological work directly to current political issues and
places the discipline of sociology in the context of broad questions
of social and political theory. This book will be of interest to
undergraduates and professionals in the fields of sociology,
anthropology and political science.
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ISBN
9780745666587
Publisert
2014
Utgave
1. utgave
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Vendor
Wiley Professional, Reference & Trade
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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