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Reason of Sociology.

Sociology has long lacked the sense of propulsive direction that it possesses in the 1960s and early 70s. The subject has fragmented in a series of interlocking fields and sub-disciplines. Is there a way of revitalizing the subject? Where can we look for guides to build a sociology that combats frag...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Pietila, Kauko
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: London : SAGE Publications, 2010.
Colección:Sage studies in international sociology ; 57.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:Sociology has long lacked the sense of propulsive direction that it possesses in the 1960s and early 70s. The subject has fragmented in a series of interlocking fields and sub-disciplines. Is there a way of revitalizing the subject? Where can we look for guides to build a sociology that combats fragmentation, constantly unites the micro with the macro level, and provides a holistic view of society? This book argues that the sociology of Georg Simmel is a most promising resource to accomplish these ends. Although Simmel was rediscovered in the 1980s his potential for the design of the subject a.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (209 pages).
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (pages 180-193) and index.
ISBN:9781446209592
1446209598