Adventures Of An Accidental Sociologist
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Adventures Of An Accidental Sociologist
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Author : Peter L. Berger
language : en
Publisher: Prometheus Books
Release Date : 2011-06-07
Adventures Of An Accidental Sociologist written by Peter L. Berger and has been published by Prometheus Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-06-07 with Social Science categories.
Peter L. Berger is arguably the best-known American sociologist living today. Since the 1960s he has been publishing books on many facets of the American social scene, and several are now considered classics. So it may be hard to believe Professor Berger’s description of himself as an "accidental sociologist." But that in fact accurately describes how he stumbled into sociology. In this witty, intellectually stimulating memoir, Berger explains not only how he became a social scientist, but the many adventures that this calling has led to. Rather than writing an autobiography, he focuses on the main intellectual issues that motivated his work and the various people and situations he encountered in the course of his career. Full of memorable vignettes and colorful characters depicted in a lively narrative often laced with humor, Berger’s memoir conveys the excitement that a study of social life can bring. The first part of the book describes Berger’s initiation into sociology through the New School for Social Research, "a European enclave in the midst of Greenwich Village bohemia." Berger was first a student at the New School and later a young professor amidst a clique of like-minded individuals. There he published The Social Construction of Reality (with colleague Thomas Luckmann), one of his most successful books, followed by The Sacred Canopy on the sociology of religion, also still widely cited. The book covers Berger’s experience as a "globe-trekking sociologist" including trips to Mexico, where he studied approaches to Third World poverty; to East Asia, where he discovered the potential of capitalism to improve social conditions; and to South Africa, where he chaired an international study group on the future of post-Apartheid society. Berger then tells about his role as the director of a research center at Boston University. For over two decades he and his colleagues have been tackling such important issues as globalization, the secularization of Europe, and the ongoing dialectic between relativism and fundamentalism in contemporary culture. What comes across throughout is Berger’s boundless curiosity with the many ways in which people interact in society. This book offers longtime Berger readers as well as newcomers to sociology proof that the sociologist’s attempt to explain the world is anything but boring.
The Travels And Adventures Of Serendipity
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Author : Robert K. Merton
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2011-11-28
The Travels And Adventures Of Serendipity written by Robert K. Merton and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-11-28 with Social Science categories.
From the names of cruise lines and bookstores to an Australian ranch and a nudist camp outside of Atlanta, the word serendipity--that happy blend of wisdom and luck by which something is discovered not quite by accident--is today ubiquitous. This book traces the word's eventful history from its 1754 coinage into the twentieth century--chronicling along the way much of what we now call the natural and social sciences. The book charts where the term went, with whom it resided, and how it fared. We cross oceans and academic specialties and meet those people, both famous and now obscure, who have used and abused serendipity. We encounter a linguistic sage, walk down the illustrious halls of the Harvard Medical School, attend the (serendipitous) birth of penicillin, and meet someone who "manages serendipity" for the U.S. Navy. The story of serendipity is fascinating; that of The Travels and Adventures of Serendipity, equally so. Written in the 1950s by already-eminent sociologist Robert Merton and Elinor Barber, the book--though occasionally and most tantalizingly cited--was intentionally never published. This is all the more curious because it so remarkably anticipated subsequent battles over research and funding--many of which centered on the role of serendipity in science. Finally, shortly after his ninety-first birthday, following Barber's death and preceding his own by but a little, Merton agreed to expand and publish this major work. Beautifully written, the book is permeated by the prodigious intellectual curiosity and generosity that characterized Merton's influential On the Shoulders of Giants. Absolutely entertaining as the history of a word, the book is also tremendously important to all who value the miracle of intellectual discovery. It represents Merton's lifelong protest against that rhetoric of science that defines discovery as anything other than a messy blend of inspiration, perspiration, error, and happy chance--anything other than serendipity.
The New Sociology Of Knowledge
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Author : Michaela Pfadenhauer
language : en
Publisher: Transaction Publishers
Release Date : 2013
The New Sociology Of Knowledge written by Michaela Pfadenhauer and has been published by Transaction Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Social Science categories.
A classical sociologist can be defined as someone whose "works occupied a central position among the sociological ideas and notions of an era." Following this criterion, Michaela Pfadenhauer demonstrates the relevance of Peter L. Berger's work to the sociology of knowledge. Pfadenhauer shows that Berger is not only a sociologist of religion, but one whose works are characterized by a sociology-of-knowledge perspective. Berger stands out among his fellow social scientists both quantitatively and qualitatively. He has written numerous books, which have been translated into many languages, and a multitude of essays in scholarly journals and popular magazines. For decades, he has played a role in shaping both public debate and social scientific discourse in America and far beyond. As a sociologist of knowledge, Berger has played three roles: he has been a theoretician of modern life, an analyst of modern religiosity, and an empiricist of global economic culture. In all areas, the focus on processes rather than status quo is characteristic of Berger's thinking. This book provides an in-depth view on the critical thinking of one of the most important sociologists that present times has to offer. It includes four written essays by Berger.
Adventures In Sociology
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Author : Melvin L. Kohn
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019
Adventures In Sociology written by Melvin L. Kohn and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019 with Sociologists categories.
"This is a rather strange book, as tends to be true of Memoirs. They of course have to be autobiographical, and are sometimes little more than that, but (to my mind, at least) a Memoir should be more than that: It should be about the life and times of the author. In my case, the life and times of the author comes down to what I like to call the author's adventures. In my case, too, those adventures are both what are ordinarily called adventures and what are sometimes called intellectual adventures. Put otherwise, the true hero of this tale is not Mel Kohn, but an academic field, Sociology. It is the story of the wonderful adventures I have had in a long lifetime of doing research, in this country and in several others, in the marvelous field of sociology. There are other ways of having adventures in sociology, in teaching or in administration for example, but in my case it was research. The basic theme of the entire book is an examination of the life of one sociologist - me - whose life illustrates a remarkable range of adventures, entirely contrary to most readers' expectations of what life in this professional domain entails. Moreover, half of my working life was spent working for a governmental organization, half for a university, suggesting that the adventures were there to be pursued no matter which of the primary career paths open to a sociologist one pursued. My argument is that a career in sociological research can lend itself to an exciting life of adventure, as it certainly did for this sociologist. I speak not of sociological teaching, nor of sociological activities of any other sort, as necessarily leading to an adventurous life. I only argue that sociological research can,"--
Peter L Berger And The Sociology Of Religion
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Author : Titus Hjelm
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2018-08-23
Peter L Berger And The Sociology Of Religion written by Titus Hjelm and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-08-23 with Religion categories.
How and why did The Sacred Canopy by Peter L. Berger (1929–2017) become a classic? How have scholars used Berger's ideas over the past 50 years since its publication? How are these ideas relevant to the future of the sociology of religion? Peter L. Berger and the Sociology of Religion explores these questions by providing a broad overview of Berger's work, as well as more focussed studies. The chapters discuss both aspects of Berger's classic text: the 'systematic' sociological theorising on religion and the 'historical' theorising on secularisation. The articles also critically examine Berger's reversal regarding secularisation and the suggested 'desecularisation' of the world. The approaches range from disciplinary history to applications of Berger's ideas. The book includes contributions from Nancy Ammerman, Steve Bruce, David Feltmate, Effie Fokas, Titus Hjelm, D. Paul Johnson, Hubert Knoblauch, Silke Steets, Riyaz Timol, and Bryan S. Turner.
Introduction To The Science Of Sociology
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Author : Robert Ezra Park
language : en
Publisher: DigiCat
Release Date : 2022-09-04
Introduction To The Science Of Sociology written by Robert Ezra Park and has been published by DigiCat this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-09-04 with Fiction categories.
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "Introduction to the Science of Sociology" by Robert Ezra Park, E. W. Burgess. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Cliffsquickreview Sociology
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Author : George D Zgourides
language : en
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Release Date : 2000-07-24
Cliffsquickreview Sociology written by George D Zgourides and has been published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-07-24 with Social Science categories.
CliffsQuickReview course guides cover the essentials of your toughest classes. Get a firm grip on core concepts and key material, and test your newfound knowledge with review questions. CliffsQuickReview Sociology provides you with an in-depth review of the principles of sociology — the scientific study of human groups and social behavior. Because sociology examines how social relationships influence people's attitudes and how societies form and change, sociology has an incredibly broad scope. This guide boils sociology down to easy-to-understand terms and concepts, and as you work your way through this reference, you'll be ready to tackle such concepts as The sociological perspective and research methods Cultures and societies, and socialization Social groups and organizations Deviance, crime, and social control Social and global stratification Race and ethnicity, and sex and gender Economics, politics, education, marriage, family, and alternative lifestyles Religion, health, medicine Social change and movements CliffsQuickReview Sociology acts as a supplement to your textbook and to classroom lectures. Use this reference in any way that fits your personal style for study and review — you decide what works best with your needs. You can read it from cover to cover, or just use it when you need important information and put it back on the shelf for later. With titles available for all the most popular high school and college courses, CliffsQuickReview guides are a comprehensive resource that can help you get the best possible grades.
The Study Of Sociology
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Author : Herbert Spencer
language : en
Publisher: London, D. Appleton
Release Date : 1874
The Study Of Sociology written by Herbert Spencer and has been published by London, D. Appleton this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1874 with Sociology categories.
Pyramids Of Sacrifice
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Author : Maurice Berger
language : en
Publisher: Basic Books
Release Date : 1975-02-26
Pyramids Of Sacrifice written by Maurice Berger and has been published by Basic Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1975-02-26 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
The Accidental Immigrant
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Author : Kyriacos C. Markides
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2021-04-28
The Accidental Immigrant written by Kyriacos C. Markides and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-04-28 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
The Accidental Immigrant is the capstone work of world-renown author Professor Kyriacos C. Markides, based on his over fifty-year-quest for an authentic understanding of the true nature of Reality. As a teenager he arrived at the docs of New York in 1960 with the purported aim of earning a business degree and returning to his native Cyprus. Thanks to a string of uncanny coincidences he soon realized that the real meaning and purpose of his Atlantic crossing was not the acquisition of practical skills but the development of his social awareness and spiritual consciousness. This is the story, among other things, of his valiant struggles to assimilate within American society and culture, of his peace activism to help heal the wounds of ethnic strife in his native Island, and of his relentless quest for spiritual fulfillment within the challenging confines of the secular and agnostic world of modern academia. As a sociologist and a field researcher he shares with us his encounters with a variety of remarkable people that include colorful Christian shamans and healers possessors of paranormal gifts as well as charismatic monks and ascetics who exposed him to the magnificent spiritual wisdom of Eastern mystical Christianity. It is, among other things, these kinds of experiences that step by step led him to realize that there is a deeper Truth over and beyond our physical and sensate universe that is the foundation and wellspring of everything that happens in our lives within the three-dimensional world. And it is this awareness that could eventually lead towards the integration of the best of science with the best of religion for the long-term survival of the human race.