The works of Emile Durkheim have had an enormous influence on sociology. This book provides, first, a clearly written introduction to Durkheim's major works, looking at each of the major fields to which he contributed. Secondly, it examines the ways in which Durkheim has continued to provide inspiration in a variety of areas within sociology. It therefore focuses closely on live issues within t…
This first volume in the new series Masters of Social Theory examines the work of Herbert Spencer. Jonathan Turner says of Spencer ′There are so many misconceptions about Spencer that someone needs to set the record straight...(this) is a book about what is still useful and interesting in Spencer′s sociology.′ Each volume in the series will feature prominent sociological theorists of …
Professor Jones gives a succinct and critical analysis of the sociological theories and methodology of Emile Durkheim. He focuses on four of Durkheim′s books -- The Division Of Labour In Society (1893), The Rules Of Sociological Method (1895) and The Elementary Forms Of Religious Life (1912). With an illuminating chapter analysis of each work, this text is ideal for undergraduate and graduate…
In this concise, readable synthesis of Mead′s work in the social sciences, the breadth, scope and continued relevance of his pragmatic philosophy is emphasised. Baldwin gives an overview of the components of Mead′s theoretical system, the philosophical foundations of his unified theory and the applications of his work in many different areas of social inquiry.
Globalization, long considered the best route to economic prosperity, is not inevitable. An approach built on the principles of free trade and, since the 1980s, open capital markets, is beginning to fracture. With disappointing growth rates across the Western world, nations are no longer willing to sacrifice national interests for global growth; nor are their leaders able—or willing—to sell…
Why we do research? How do we create knowledge? How does the research process brings about change? This book addresses these questions. Originally published in hardcover as `Exploring Clinical Methods for Social Research′, this paperback edition has published under a new title to stress its focus on research methods which place the scrutiny of self in the centre stage of social enquiry. The …