More about the book
It has been decades since a truly new introduction to sociology has appeared-let alone one from two leading sociologists at the cutting edge of theory and research. Alexander and Thompson's is such a text-the first that takes its lead from the cultural turn in social science and how it transforms the recent practice of sociology. Jargon-free, the text reflects the idioms and interests of contemporary American life and global social issues. It invites students to come to terms with their lives within the current world transition - a combustible leap from modern to postmodern life. It shows how culture is central to understanding many world problems as it challenges readers to confront the risks and potentialities of a postmodern era in which the futures of both the physical and social environment seem uncertain.
Book purchase
Contemporary Introduction to Sociology, Jeffrey C. Alexander, Kenneth Thompson
- Language
- Released
- 2008
- product-detail.submit-box.info.binding
- (Paperback),
- Book condition
- Damaged
- Price
- €2.06
Payment methods
We’re missing your review here.
- Title
- Contemporary Introduction to Sociology
- Subtitle
- Culture and Society in Transition
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jeffrey C. Alexander, Kenneth Thompson
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 656
- ISBN10
- 1594512701
- ISBN13
- 9781594512704
- Series
- Rating
- 3.15 out of 5
- Description
- It has been decades since a truly new introduction to sociology has appeared-let alone one from two leading sociologists at the cutting edge of theory and research. Alexander and Thompson's is such a text-the first that takes its lead from the cultural turn in social science and how it transforms the recent practice of sociology. Jargon-free, the text reflects the idioms and interests of contemporary American life and global social issues. It invites students to come to terms with their lives within the current world transition - a combustible leap from modern to postmodern life. It shows how culture is central to understanding many world problems as it challenges readers to confront the risks and potentialities of a postmodern era in which the futures of both the physical and social environment seem uncertain.