Major Branches of Philosophical Study, Sociology
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By controversially turning away from the current debates which surround social theory, this book provides an historical analysis of the profound burden of sociology and its implications today.
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Provides a historical analysis of the "profound burden" of sociology and its implications today, looking in detail at contemporary theories ranging from structuration theory, historical materialism, phenomenology, structuralism, and world system theory. Contends that the rightful heir of the sociological tradition is the dynamic sociology of knowledge, in particular the figurational research program of Norbert Elias. Discussion encompasses the Hegelian apogee, Marx's theory of knowledge, and the current condition of sociology. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.Book Details
Published
December 6, 2012
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Pages
240
ISBN
9781134971633