Contemporary Social and Sociological Theory - Visualizing Social Worlds

Informationen zum Autor Kenneth Allan received his PhD in sociology from the University of California, Riverside (1995), and is currently professor of Sociology at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG). Before moving to UNCG, he directed the Teaching Assistant Development Program at the University of California, Riverside, and coedited Training Teaching Assistants, 2nd Edition (1997), published by the American Sociological Association. In addition to teaching classical and contemporary theory at UNCG, Allan also supervised UNCG’s sociology iSchool program, which offered online introduction to sociology classes to high school students across North Carolina, has designed several online courses for both the college and department, and has regularly taught graduate pedagogy courses. Allan’s research areas include theory, culture, and the self. He has authored several works in the area of theory, including multiple textbooks covering classical and contemporary theory, as well as The Meaning of Culture: Moving the Postmodern Critique Forward , and A Primer in Social and Sociological Theory: Toward a Sociology of Citizenship . His current projects include a social history of American individualism, a sociological analysis of consciousness and self, as well as a novel based in early 20th century American life. Klappentext In the Third Edition of Ken Allan's highly-praised Contemporary Social and Sociological Theory book, sociological theories and theorists are explored using a straightforward approach and conversational, jargon-free language. Filled with examples drawn from everyday life, this edition highlights diversity in contemporary society, exploring theories of race, gender, and sexuality that address some of today's most important social concerns. Through this textbook students will learn to think theoretically and apply to their own lives. Zusammenfassung A revised and updated edition of this accessible yet provocative survey of contemporary social and sociological theories. Inhaltsverzeichnis Part I: Introductions Chapter 1: In the Beginning Was Modernity Modern Society Modern Knowledge Theory: The Key to Modern Knowledge The Classical Theorists Complexities of Contemporary Theory Summary Building Your Theory Toolbox Summary Chapter 2: Defining Moments in Twentieth-Century Theory - Talcott Parsons and the Frankfurt School Talcott Parsons: Defining Sociology The Frankfurt School: The Problem With Sociology Building Your Theory Toolbox Part II: Individuals and Situations Chapter 3: The Language of the Self - Herbert Blumer Theorist¿s Digest Concepts and Theory: Emergent Meanings Concepts and Theory: Self and Action Concepts and Theory: Society and Sociology Summary Taking the Perspective: Symbolic Interactionism Building Your Theory Toolbox Chapter 4: Imaging the Self - Erving Goffman The Big Picture: Self-Image Theorist¿s Digest Concepts and Theory: Impression Management Concepts and Theory: The Encounter Concepts and Theory: Frames and Keys Concepts and Theory: The Interaction Order Summary Taking the Perspective: Dramaturgy Building Your Theory Toolbox Chapter 5: Achieving Social Order - Harold Garfinkel The Big Picture: Social Constructivism Theorist¿s Digest Concepts and Theory: Achieving Social Order Concepts and Theory: Reflexivity Summary Taking the Perspective: Ethnomethodology Building Your Theory Toolbox Chapter 6: Social Exchanges - George Homans, Peter Blau, and Randall Collins The Big Picture: Agency Elementary Forms of Social Behavior: George Homans Theorist¿s Digest Concepts and Theory: Basic Principles of Behavioral Psychology Summary Social Exchanges and Power: Peter Blau Theorist¿s Digest Co...

Product details

• Authors: Kenneth Allan, Kenneth D. Allan
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 24.01.2013
• EAN: 9781412992770
• ISBN: 978-1-4129-9277-0
• No. of pages: 488
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; Social Theory, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / Social Theory