| Critical Sociology Contributor(s): Buechler, Steven M. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1594514305 ISBN-13: 9781594514302 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $247.00 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2008 Annotation: All sociology is implicitly critical because the sociological perspective questions and debunks what common sense takes for granted. Some sociology is explicitly critical of how the domination of states, corporations, the media, and other powerful institutions attenuate our potential for living autonomous lives in today??'s world.In "Critical Sociology," Buechler explores sociology??'s double critique. The book opens with chapters on how to think sociologically; an overview of the scientific, humanistic, and critical schools of sociology; and a more detailed exposition of the critical tradition. He applies this critical tradition to economics, politics, and culture; to class, race, and gender; to individualism, self, and identity; and to globalization, social movements, and democracy.The result is a sophisticated introduction to the sociological perspective that highlights the distinctiveness of the discipline and accents the role of critique in that perspective. The book is suitable for introductory and social problems classes as well as a range of substantive courses that typically comprise the undergraduate major in sociology. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Sociology - General |
| Dewey: 301 |
| LCCN: 2007052291 |
| Physical Information: 0.96" H x 6.44" W x 9" (1.13 lbs) 288 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: All sociology is implicitly critical because the sociological perspective questions and debunks what common sense takes for granted. Some sociology is explicitly critical of how the domination of states, corporations, the media, and other powerful institutions attenuate our potential for living autonomous lives in today's world. In Critical Sociology, Buechler explores sociology's double critique. The book opens with chapters on how to think sociologically; an overview of the scientific, humanistic, and critical schools of sociology; and a more detailed exposition of the critical tradition. He applies this critical tradition to economics, politics, and culture; to class, race, and gender; to individualism, self, and identity; and to globalization, social movements, and democracy. |