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Subscription Theory: The Sociological Master Theory

Author : Alexander A Goodwin
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 0646598708
Total Pages : 52 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (465 download)

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Download or read book Subscription Theory: The Sociological Master Theory written by Alexander A Goodwin and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2018-12 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Subscription Theory is the repurposing of Cognitive Dissonance Theory from Social Psychology to Sociology. As a new sociological perspective, we can use this paradigm to understand our society and its trajectory. Admittedly, it does sound simplistic, but Occam's razor: the more assumptions one must make, the more unlikely the explanation. This theory encapsulates all others, including the "Big Three" (Conflict, Symbolic Interactionism and Structural Functionalism), and weds both Social Psychology and Social Constructivist perspectives (though this union has appeared since the early-2000's). This short text is by no means exhaustive, but rather provides a new foundational standpoint for further inquiry.

Classical Sociological Theory

Author : Jonathan H. Turner
Publisher : Wadsworth Publishing Company
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Classical Sociological Theory written by Jonathan H. Turner and published by Wadsworth Publishing Company. This book was released on 1993 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The theme of this collection of articles by Jonathan Turner is that sociology can be a true science, and it can develop abstract laws explaining the operative dynamics of the social universe. Rather that blindly worshipping sociology's masters, however, Turner attempts to reinvent sociology as a science that learns the valuable lessons of classical theory and then moves on.

Classical Sociological Theory

Author : Steven Loyal
Publisher : Sage Publications Limited
ISBN 13 : 9781529725728
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (257 download)

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Download or read book Classical Sociological Theory written by Steven Loyal and published by Sage Publications Limited. This book was released on 2020-11-07 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces readers to the key figures and founders of sociological theory, including Marx, Weber, Durkheim and Martineau - locating each thinker within their own social, political and historical context and helping readers use these ideas to understand the contemporary world.

Differentiation Theory and Social Change

Author : Jeffrey C. Alexander
Publisher : Columbia University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780231069960
Total Pages : 540 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (699 download)

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Download or read book Differentiation Theory and Social Change written by Jeffrey C. Alexander and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 1990 with total page 540 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Emergence of Sociological Theory

Author : Jonathan H. Turner
Publisher : SAGE Publications
ISBN 13 : 1483341879
Total Pages : 521 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (833 download)

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Download or read book The Emergence of Sociological Theory written by Jonathan H. Turner and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2011-11-23 with total page 521 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now published by SAGE, this scholarly text covers the first one hundred years of sociological theorizing, from 1830-1930, focusing primarily on Comte, Spencer, Marx, Weber, Simmel, Durkheim, and Mead. The text provides an in-depth examination of these early sociological theorists with biographical background, analysis of key works, major influences, critical insights, and also answers the question, "What do these ideas tell us about the basic forces that shape the social world?" Posing this question for each theorist adds a unique perspective to the text and distinguishes it from other sociological theory books. In addition, it also includes material on the enduring models and principles of the theorists' work that continue to inform sociological theory today.

Sociological Theory, Values, and Sociocultural Change

Author : Harriet Martineau
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 135148897X
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (514 download)

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Book Synopsis Sociological Theory, Values, and Sociocultural Change by : Harriet Martineau

Download or read book Sociological Theory, Values, and Sociocultural Change written by Harriet Martineau and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-07-05 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume brings together some of the biggest names in the field of sociology to celebrate the work of Pitirim A. Sorokin, professor and founder of the department of sociology at Harvard University. Sorokin, a past president of the American Sociological Association, was a pioneer in many fields of research, including sociological theory, social philosophy, methodology, and sociology of science, law, art, and knowledge. Edward A. Tiryakian's updated introduction examines major factors, inside and outside sociology, that have led to new appreciation of Sorokin's contributions and scholarship, and demonstrates their continued relevance. This new edition also includes an updated bibliography of works by and about Sorokin.The volume includes Arthur K. Davis, who describes Sorokin's importance as a teacher in the Socratic tradition. Talcott Parsons examines internal differentiation in Christianity in its historical Western development. Thomas O'Dea deals with the institutionalization of religious values. Walter Firey examines how actors relate their conception of a distant future to their present behavior. Florence Kluckhohn focuses upon the problem of cultural variations within a social system. Robert K. Merton and Elinor Barber examine the sociological aspect of ambivalence. Bernard Barber considers the American business's efforts to institutionalize professionalism.Other contributors include Charles P. Loomis, Wilbert E. Moore, Georges Gurvitch, Marion J. Levy, Jr., Nicholas S. Timasheff, Carle Zimmerman, and Logan Wilson. This volume is an essential collection of essays concerning the work of one of the most prominent thinkers in twentieth-century sociology.

Masters of Theory

Author : Andrew Warwick
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 0226873757
Total Pages : 587 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (268 download)

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Download or read book Masters of Theory written by Andrew Warwick and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2003-07 with total page 587 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Table of contents

Using Social Theory

Author : Michael Pryke
Publisher : SAGE
ISBN 13 : 9780761943778
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (437 download)

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Download or read book Using Social Theory written by Michael Pryke and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2003-09-03 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The chapters in this innovative guide share a common belief that thinking alongside ideas is an integral part of the research process. This book encourages the researcher to think through three key moments of the research process: the production of a research question; fieldwork; and analysis and writing.

Capitalism and Modern Social Theory

Author : Anthony Giddens
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1107268044
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (72 download)

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Download or read book Capitalism and Modern Social Theory written by Anthony Giddens and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1973-02-08 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Giddens's analysis of the writings of Marx, Durkheim and Weber has become the classic text for any student seeking to understand the three thinkers who established the basic framework of contemporary sociology. The first three sections of the book, based on close textual examination of the original sources, contain separate treatments of each writer. The author demonstrates the internal coherence of their respective contributions to social theory. The concluding section discusses the principal ways in which Marx can be compared with the other two authors, and discusses misconceptions of some conventional views on the subject.

Handbook of Contemporary European Social Theory

Author : Gerard Delanty
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1134255462
Total Pages : 642 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (342 download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Contemporary European Social Theory written by Gerard Delanty and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2006-09-27 with total page 642 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This innovative publication maps out the broad and interdisciplinary field of contemporary European social theory. It covers sociological theory, the wider theoretical traditions in the social sciences including cultural and political theory, anthropological theory, social philosophy and social thought in the broadest sense of the term. This volume surveys the classical heritage, the major national traditions and the fate of social theory in a post-national and post-disciplinary era. It also identifies what is distinctive about European social theory in terms of themes and traditions. It is divided into five parts: disciplinary traditions, national traditions, major schools, key themes and the reception of European social theory in American and Asia. Thirty-five contributors from nineteen countries across Europe, Russia, the Americas and Asian Pacific have been commissioned to utilize the most up-to-date research available to provide a critical, international analysis of their area of expertise. Overall, this is an indispensable book for students, teachers and researchers in sociology, cultural studies, politics, philosophy and human geography and will set the tone for future research in the social sciences.

Frontiers in Social Movement Theory

Author : Assoc Professor Carol McClurg Mueller
Publisher : Yale University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780300054866
Total Pages : 400 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (548 download)

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Download or read book Frontiers in Social Movement Theory written by Assoc Professor Carol McClurg Mueller and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 1992-01-01 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scholars in the area of social action present new theories about this process, fashioning a social psychology of social movements that goes beyond theories currently in use.

Functionalism, Exchange and Theoretical Strategy (RLE Social Theory)

Author : Michael Mulkay
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317651839
Total Pages : 263 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (176 download)

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Download or read book Functionalism, Exchange and Theoretical Strategy (RLE Social Theory) written by Michael Mulkay and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-08-13 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: M.J. Mulkay traces the development of certain recent versions of functionalism and exchange theory in sociology, with special attention to 'theoretical strategy'. He uses this term to refer to the policies which theorists adopt to ensure that their work contributes to their long range theoretical objectives. Such strategies are important, he believes, because they place limits on the theories with which they are associated. He shows how each of the theorists he studies devised a new strategy to replace the unsuccessful policies of a prior theory in a process of 'strategical dialectic'. This often has unforeseen consequences for the direction of theoretical growth, and the author interprets changes in theoretical perspective largely as products of these strategical innovations.

Social Theory of International Politics

Author : Alexander Wendt
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1107268435
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (72 download)

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Download or read book Social Theory of International Politics written by Alexander Wendt and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1999-10-07 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing upon philosophy and social theory, Social Theory of International Politics develops a theory of the international system as a social construction. Alexander Wendt clarifies the central claims of the constructivist approach, presenting a structural and idealist worldview which contrasts with the individualism and materialism which underpins much mainstream international relations theory. He builds a cultural theory of international politics, which takes whether states view each other as enemies, rivals or friends as a fundamental determinant. Wendt characterises these roles as 'cultures of anarchy', described as Hobbesian, Lockean and Kantian respectively. These cultures are shared ideas which help shape state interests and capabilities, and generate tendencies in the international system. The book describes four factors which can drive structural change from one culture to another - interdependence, common fate, homogenization, and self-restraint - and examines the effects of capitalism and democracy in the emergence of a Kantian culture in the West.

Social Work ASWB Masters Practice Test

Author : Dawn Apgar, PhD, LSW, ACSW
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0826134394
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (261 download)

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Download or read book Social Work ASWB Masters Practice Test written by Dawn Apgar, PhD, LSW, ACSW and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2016-12-02 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes a free mobile & web app! This full-length practice test with answers and rationales, created by a prominent educator of social work licensure candidates, is a key resource for social workers preparing for the ASWB Masters exam. It can be used either on its own or in conjunction with the author';s Social Work ASWB Masters Exam Guide: A Comprehensive Study Guide for Success. The 170 questions contained in this resource mirror the test in length, structure, and content. These are unique questions, distinct from those in the author's complementary study guide, that serve as a valuable diagnostic tool to improve success. With in-depth rationales and specific strategies for correctly answering each question, this resource helps social workers identify gaps in knowledge and errors in problem solving. Knowledge domains are grouped together so test-takers can identify the specific content area and competency being tested--a valuable asset for increasing understanding. In addition, the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities statements (KSAs) are identified for each question, so test-takers can easily locate relevant source materials for further study. Tips for reading the questions, avoiding common pitfalls, and other valuable test-taking strategies, including an assessment of learning styles, add to this book's value as a highly useful resource and diagnostic tool. KEY FEATURES: Written by a renowned educator of social work licensure candidates Mirrors the actual ASWB Masters exam Includes a full practice test with 170 questions Provides answers with full rationales and specific test-taking strategies for all questions

Sociological Theory, Values, and Sociocultural Change

Author : Harriet Martineau
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351488988
Total Pages : 340 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (514 download)

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Download or read book Sociological Theory, Values, and Sociocultural Change written by Harriet Martineau and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-07-05 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume brings together some of the biggest names in the field of sociology to celebrate the work of Pitirim A. Sorokin, professor and founder of the department of sociology at Harvard University. Sorokin, a past president of the American Sociological Association, was a pioneer in many fields of research, including sociological theory, social philosophy, methodology, and sociology of science, law, art, and knowledge. Edward A. Tiryakian's updated introduction examines major factors, inside and outside sociology, that have led to new appreciation of Sorokin's contributions and scholarship, and demonstrates their continued relevance. This new edition also includes an updated bibliography of works by and about Sorokin.The volume includes Arthur K. Davis, who describes Sorokin's importance as a teacher in the Socratic tradition. Talcott Parsons examines internal differentiation in Christianity in its historical Western development. Thomas O'Dea deals with the institutionalization of religious values. Walter Firey examines how actors relate their conception of a distant future to their present behavior. Florence Kluckhohn focuses upon the problem of cultural variations within a social system. Robert K. Merton and Elinor Barber examine the sociological aspect of ambivalence. Bernard Barber considers the American business's efforts to institutionalize professionalism.Other contributors include Charles P. Loomis, Wilbert E. Moore, Georges Gurvitch, Marion J. Levy, Jr., Nicholas S. Timasheff, Carle Zimmerman, and Logan Wilson. This volume is an essential collection of essays concerning the work of one of the most prominent thinkers in twentieth-century sociology.

Social Theory Now

Author : Claudio E. Benzecry
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 022647531X
Total Pages : 416 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (264 download)

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Download or read book Social Theory Now written by Claudio E. Benzecry and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2017-08-14 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The landscape of social theory has changed significantly over the three decades since the publication of Anthony Giddens and Jonathan Turner’s seminal Social Theory Today. Sociologists in the twenty-first century desperately need a new agenda centered around central questions of social theory. In Social Theory Now, Claudio E. Benzecry, Monika Krause, and Isaac Ariail Reed set a new course for sociologists, bringing together contributions from the most distinctive sociological traditions in an ambitious survey of where social theory is today and where it might be going. The book provides a strategic window onto social theory based on current research, examining trends in classical traditions and the cutting edge of more recent approaches. From distinctive theoretical positions, contributors address questions about how social order is accomplished; the role of materiality, practice, and meaning; as well as the conditions for the knowledge of the social world. The theoretical traditions presented include cultural sociology, microsociologies, world-system theory and post-colonial theory, gender and feminism, actor network and network theory, systems theory, field theory, rational choice, poststructuralism, pragmatism, and the sociology of conventions. Each chapter introduces a tradition and presents an agenda for further theoretical development. Social Theory Now is an essential tool for sociologists. It will be central to the discussion and teaching of contemporary social theory for years to come.

The Antinomies of Classical Thought: Marx and Durkheim (Theoretical Logic in Sociology)

Author : Jeffrey C. Alexander
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317808673
Total Pages : 592 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (178 download)

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Download or read book The Antinomies of Classical Thought: Marx and Durkheim (Theoretical Logic in Sociology) written by Jeffrey C. Alexander and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-04-24 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume challenges prevailing understanding of the two great founders of sociological thought. In a detailed and systematic way the author demonstrates how Marx and Durkheim gradually developed the fundamental frameworks for sociological materialism and idealism. While most recent interpreters of Marx have placed alienation and subjectivity at the centre of his work, Professor Alexander suggests that it was the later Marx’s very emphasis on alienation that allowed him to avoid conceptualizing subjectivity altogether. In Durkheim’s case, by contrast, the author argues that such objectivist theorizing informed the early work alone, and he demonstrates that in his later writings Durkheim elaborated an idealist theory that used religious life as an analytical model for studying the institutions of secular society.