Problem Solving Sociology
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Problem Solving Sociology
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Author : Monica Prasad
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2021-10-15
Problem Solving Sociology written by Monica Prasad and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-10-15 with Reference categories.
A broad resource that offers tools for how to conduct problem-solving sociology in order to deepen and reformulate our understanding of society. Most students arrive in graduate sociology programs eager to engage with the pressing social and political issues of the day. Yet that initial enthusiasm does not always survive the professional socialization of graduate school. In Problem-Solving Sociology, Monica Prasad shows graduate students and early career sociologists how to conduct research that uses sociological theory to help solve real-world problems, and how to use problem-solving to improve sociological theory. Prasad discusses how to be objective when examining issues of injustice and oppression, and provides methodological strategies and plenty of exercises for research aimed at creating change. She gives examples throughout of problem-solving research conducted at all levels, from undergraduate theses to the major figures of the discipline. She also considers how to respond to some common objections; where problem-solving fits into the landscape of sociological practice; and how to build a life in problem-solving.
Creative Problem Solving In The Field
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Author : William Foote Whyte
language : en
Publisher: Rowman Altamira
Release Date : 1997
Creative Problem Solving In The Field written by William Foote Whyte and has been published by Rowman Altamira this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Social Science categories.
From the street corners of the North End of Boston to the Basque regions of Spain, renowned sociologist William Foote Whyte has been a pioneer in developing methods and theories that have changed and expanded the way that we look at social structures and the individuals within them. Now, Whyte passes on his experience and knowledge with a look at problems he encountered in the field, and how he was able to overcome them. This book is both a guide through the practical and conceptual complexities and problems associated with fieldwork, as well as a look back on the life of one of the most interesting and important sociologists of our time.
The Sociology Of Social Problems
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Author : Adam Jamrozik
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 1998-07-13
The Sociology Of Social Problems written by Adam Jamrozik and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998-07-13 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Social problems such as unemployment, poverty and drug addiction are a fact of life in industrialised societies. This book examines the sociology of social problems from interesting and challenging perspectives. It analyses how social problems emerge and are defined as such, who takes responsibility for them, who is threatened by them and how they are managed, solved or ignored. The authors examine and critique existing theories of social problems before developing their own theoretical framework. Their 'theory of residualist conversion of social problems' explains how certain social problems threaten legitimate power structures, so that problems of a social or political nature are transformed into personal problems, and the 'helping professions' are left to intervene. This book will become a key reference on class, inequality and social intervention and an important text for students in sociology and social work courses.
Personal Decisions In The Public Square
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Author : Robert A. Stebbins
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2017-10-19
Personal Decisions In The Public Square written by Robert A. Stebbins and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-10-19 with Social Science categories.
This work looks into how, why, and when people pursue things in life that they desire, those that make their existence attractive and worth living. Robert A. Stebbins calls this "Positive Sociology," the study of what people do to organize their lives such that they become substantially rewarding, satisfying, and fulfilling. Western society has many challenges: crime, drug addiction, urban pollution, daily stress, domestic violence, and overpopulation. Significant levels of success in avoiding these problems brings a noticeable measure of tranquility, but it does not necessarily generate a positive life. Personal Decisions in the Public Square draws upon, in large part, the sociology of leisure, a "happy science." Among the basic concepts in the sociology of leisure are activity and human agency. The centrality of positive activity is one of its hallmarks and separates it from other social science specialties. Stebbins's positive sociology centers on conceptual roots found in the "serious leisure" perspective. This theoretical framework synthesizes three main forms of leisure (serious, casual, and project-based) while showing their distinctive features, similarities, and interrelationships. Positive sociology also considers two other domains of life: work and non-work obligations. This new approach focuses on the pursuit of "that which makes life worth living." Stebbins explores goals that are important to all people, such as negotiating the right work/family or obligation/leisure balance and the tricky relationship between money and happiness. Research scientists or the general public may find the ideas presented in this volume help them better understand and negotiate situations, by showing how to approach them in a positive way rather than as "problems" that need to be solved.
Democratic Problem Solving
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Author : Justin Cruickshank
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2017-04-05
Democratic Problem Solving written by Justin Cruickshank and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-04-05 with Philosophy categories.
This timely volume explores pressing questions that relate to democracy and the politics of knowledge, in a dialogue based on developing and applying philosophies that stress the importance of dialogue, democracy and criticism. The debate contributes to a re-reading of Karl Popper, centring on the recovery of the ‘critical Popper’ and his relationship to other thinkers.
An Agenda For Action
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Author : John G. Bruhn
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2013-04-17
An Agenda For Action written by John G. Bruhn and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-04-17 with Social Science categories.
A companion to the authors' Handbook of Clinical Sociology (Plenum Press, 1991), this pioneering text provides an introduction to this new field, covering its development, methods and tools, and illustrates the applications of sociological concepts to current social problems. Drs. Bruhn and Rebach present numerous examples to enable practitioners to apply their problem-solving skills. Key discussions address the values held by clients and practitioners and issues relating to sociological assessment and evaluation. This indispensable resource is enhanced by case illustrations, annotated bibliographies, and a glossary of terms.
How Can We Solve Our Social Problems
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Author : James A. Crone
language : en
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Release Date : 2010-05-13
How Can We Solve Our Social Problems written by James A. Crone and has been published by SAGE Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-05-13 with Social Science categories.
Updated with recent issues such as the national debate on health care reform, this Second Edition of How Can We Solve Our Social Problems? gives students a sense of hope by demonstrating specific, realistic steps we can take to solve some of the most pervasive social problems in America today. Author James Crone maintains a sense of sociological objectivity throughout and helps students realize that we can take steps to solve such key social problems as poverty, racial and ethnic inequality, unequal education, and environmental issues. The book's first two chapters define "social problem,," provide a theoretical background, discuss the daunting barriers we face in attempting to solve social problems, and demonstrate how sociology can help.
Passion Action And Politics
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Author : Irving Tallman
language : en
Publisher: San Francisco : W. H. Freeman
Release Date : 1976
Passion Action And Politics written by Irving Tallman and has been published by San Francisco : W. H. Freeman this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1976 with Problem solving categories.
Complex Problem Solving
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Author : Dorien J. DeTombe
language : en
Publisher: Rainer Hampp Verlag
Release Date : 1999
Complex Problem Solving written by Dorien J. DeTombe and has been published by Rainer Hampp Verlag this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Climatic changes categories.
Sociological Practice
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Author : John G. Bruhn
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2007-11-15
Sociological Practice written by John G. Bruhn and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-11-15 with Social Science categories.
This second edition of a classic text in the field has been revisited by its authors and extensively reworked. It incorporates new case studies based on the authors’ experiences as well as one completely new chapter. The first edition of Clinical Sociology was published in 1996. Its goal was to explore various approaches to problem-solving at the micro, meso, and macro levels of social complexity.