The Meaning Of General Theoretical Sociology
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The Meaning Of General Theoretical Sociology
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Author : Thomas J. Fararo
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 1992-07-31
The Meaning Of General Theoretical Sociology written by Thomas J. Fararo 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 1992-07-31 with Social Science categories.
This book sets out a generative structuralist conception of general theoretical sociology; its philosophy, its problems, and its methods. The field is defined as a comprehensive research tradition with many intersecting subtraditions that share conceptual components.
Social Action Systems
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Author : Thomas J. Fararo
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2001-09-30
Social Action Systems written by Thomas J. Fararo and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-09-30 with Social Science categories.
Fararo studies general theoretical sociology as a time-extended tradition with three phases: classical, postclassical, and recent. Employing a process philosophical approach, the author seeks to examine these three phases in an effort to provide a synthesis of the theories that seek to lay the foundations of theoretical sociology. The author especially focuses on the work of Talcott Parsons and George Homans, two contemporary theorists whose common aspiration was to forge a theoretical foundation for sociology that would serve to unify and integrate all theories growing out of sociological research in much the same way that the theory of evolution guides and integrates all other biological theories. To begin, the author provides a history and overview of the key classical theoretical frameworks from the perspective of process philosophy, which he applies to all three phases of the study. Fararo then carefully analyzes two major postclassical bodies of general theory, namely the evolving and intertwined frameworks of Parsons and Homans from their early theories of social systems to their later divergent perspectives on foundation and synthesis in sociological theory. Finally, the discussion turns to the recent phase of general theoretical sociology, where more recent foundation strategies -- rational choice theory and generative structuralism -- are analyzed in relation to the postclassical phase of the tradition. This important and sophisticated new work is essential for all those interested in sociological theory in particular and sociology in general.
Theoretical Sociology
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Author : Seth Abrutyn
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2021-03-30
Theoretical Sociology written by Seth Abrutyn and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-03-30 with Social Science categories.
Since Durkheim’s influential work a century ago, sociological theory has been among the most integrative and useful tools for social scientists across many disciplines. Sociological theory has nevertheless, due to its usefulness, expanded so very broadly that some wonder whether the concept of "general theory," or even the attempt to link middle-range theories, is still of any use. This book, a collection of top theorists reflecting on the present and future of the craft, addresses this most important question. Taking their lead from Jonathan Turner’s important recent work, and drawing on their own broad experience, Seth Abrutyn and Kevin McCaffree have organized the chapters in this book from the general, integrative and review-focused bookend chapters to more specific chapters on innovations in theory construction at the micro, meso and macro levels. Moreover, the book’s microsociological content on interpersonal violence, solidarity, identity and emotion coheres with chapters in mesosociological dynamics on class, education and networks, which in turn integrate with the chapters on inequality, justice, morality and cultural evolution found in the section on macrosociology. The distinguished contributors share a distinct commitment to the development, innovation and relevance of general sociological theory. This volume is an invaluable sourcebook for advanced students and social science faculty interested in understanding how sociological theory’s past and present are informing its future.
Founding Sociology Talcott Parsons And The Idea Of General Theory
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Author : John Holmwood
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2014-09-25
Founding Sociology Talcott Parsons And The Idea Of General Theory written by John Holmwood and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-09-25 with Social Science categories.
The theories of Talcott Parsons' are enjoying a revival in the world of sociology. Rather than following closely the complex original prose in an effort to explain the theory in its minutiae, Holmwood presents a highly readable non-technical critique of several of the strongest underlying sociological themes and shows how, although flawed in many respects, these themes have been recurring, in different forms, in the theories of those critical of his work.
Theoretical Sociology
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Author : Randall Collins
language : en
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt P
Release Date : 1988
Theoretical Sociology written by Randall Collins and has been published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt P this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988 with Sociology categories.
This is an excellent overview of theoretical sociology. Theoretical means that the book tries to understand society in a general sense. The book has a historical perspective but it also deals with the issues as they stand today. So the book is not just of historical interest. Thankfully, there is nothing about sociology of gender, religion, crime or this and that in this book.
Introduction To Sociology
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Author : Guy Rocher
language : en
Publisher: Academic Publishers
Release Date : 1972
Introduction To Sociology written by Guy Rocher and has been published by Academic Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1972 with categories.
Theoretical Sociology
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Author : Jonathan H. Turner
language : en
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Release Date : 2013-07-11
Theoretical Sociology written by Jonathan H. Turner and has been published by SAGE Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-07-11 with Social Science categories.
What can sociological theory tell us about the basic forces that shape our world? With clarity and authority, Theoretical Sociology: A Concise Introduction to Twelve Sociological Theories, by leading theorist Jonathan H. Turner, seeks to answer this question through a brief, yet in-depth examination of twelve major sociological theories. Readers are given an opportunity to explore the foundational premise of each theory and key elements that make it distinctive. The book draws on biographical background, analysis of important works, historical influences, and other critical insights to help readers make the important connections between these monumental sociological theories and the social world in which we live. This concise resource is a perfect complement to any course that seeks to examine both classic and contemporary sociological theory.
Theoretical Sociology
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Author : Jonathan H. Turner
language : en
Publisher: SAGE
Release Date : 2012-10-17
Theoretical Sociology written by Jonathan H. Turner and has been published by SAGE this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-10-17 with Social Science categories.
Written by award-winning scholar Jonathan Turner, Theoretical Sociology: 1830 to the Present covers new and emerging aspects of sociological theory and examines the significant contributions of both modern and founding theorists. Nine sections present detailed analyses of key theories and paradigms, including functionalism, evolutionary theory, conflict theory, critical theory, exchange theory, interactionist theory, and structuralism. Despite the in-depth discussions of theorists and their contributions to the field, the text is concise and focused, a perfect resource for readers seeking to develop a deeper understanding of contemporary and classical sociological theory.
Positivism Presupposition And Current Controversies Theoretical Logic In Sociology
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Author : Jeffrey C. Alexander
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2014-04-24
Positivism Presupposition And Current Controversies Theoretical Logic In Sociology written by Jeffrey C. Alexander and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-04-24 with Social Science categories.
This volume begins by challenging the bases of the recent scientization of sociology. Then it challenges some of the ambitious claims of recent theoretical debate. The author not only reinterprets the most important classical and modern sociological theories but extracts from the debates the elements of a more satisfactory, inclusive approach to these general theoretical points.
Theoretical Sociology
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Author : Collins Randall
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2004
Theoretical Sociology written by Collins Randall and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Sociology categories.