Handbook of Sociological Theory by Jonathan H. Turner (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Handbook of Sociological Theory by Jonathan H. Turner This wide-ranging handbook presents in-depth discussions on the array of subspecialties that comprise the field of sociological theory. the cultural turn in sociological theorizing; theorizing from the systemic and macro level; new directions in evolutionary theorizing; and theorizing from assumptions of rationality. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This wide-ranging handbook presents in-depth discussions on the array of subspecialties that comprise the field of sociological theory. Prominent theorists working in a variety of traditions discuss methodologies and strategies; the cultural turn in sociological theorizing; interaction processes; theorizing from the systemic and macro level; new directions in evolutionary theorizing; power, conflict, and change; and theorizing from assumptions of rationality. Notes Contributing authors were specifically selected to capture the diversity of theoretical activity in sociologyCovers most of todays theoretical approaches on sociologyProvides basic reference that aids in helping readers understand theoretical models of today rather than past approachesAllows a wide variety of prominent theorists to review their workEmphasis lays in the present work of each contributing author of the textProvides overviews of traditions as well as insight into where theoretical sociology is going Back Cover Sociology is experiencing what can only be described as hyperdifferentiation of theories - there are now many approaches competing for attention in the intellectual arena . From this perspective, we should see a weeding out of theories to a small number, but this is not likely to occur because each of the many theoretical perspectives has a resource base of adherents. As a result, theories in sociology do not compete head on with each other as much as they coexist. This seminal reference work was brought together with an eye to capturing the diversity of theoretical activity in sociology - specifically the forefront of theory. Contributors describe what they themselves are doing right now rather than what others have done in the past. The goal of this volume is to allow prominent theorists working in a variety of traditions - who wouldnt usually come together - to review their work. The chapters in this volume represent a mix of theoretical orientations and strategies, but these these theories are diverse and represent the prominent theoretical discussions in sociology today. Some areas included are: Section I: Theoretical Methodologies and Strategies Section II: The Cultural Turn in Sociological Theorizing Section III: Theorizing Interaction Processes Section IV: Theorizing from the Systemic and Macrolevel Section V: New Directions in Evolutionary Theorizing Section VI: Theorizing on Power, Conflict, and Change SectionVII: Theorizing from Assumptions of Rationality This handbook will be of interest to those wanting a broad spectrum and overview of late 20th - early 21st century sociological theory. Author Biography Jonathan H. Turner (PhD, Cornell University) is Distinguished Professor of sociology at the University of California at Riverside and University Professor for the University of California. He is the author of 35 books, which have been published in twelve different languages, and many research articles in journals and books. Table of Contents Sociological Theory Today.- Sociological Theory Today.- Theoretical Methodologies and Strategies.- What Makes Sciences "Scientific?".- Formal Theory.- Computational Approaches to Sociological Theorizing.- The Critical Dimension in Sociological Theory.- Metatheorizing in Sociology: The Basic Parameters and the Potential Contributions of Postmodernism.- The Cultural Turn in Sociological Theorizing.- The Strong Program in Cultural Theory: Elements of a Structural Hermeneutics.- Postmodern Social Theory.- Culture and Identity.- Alley Art: Can We... See... at Last, the End of Ontology?.- Theorizing Interaction Process.- Traditional Symbolic Interactionism, Role Theory, and Structural Symbolic Interactionism: The Road to Identity Theory.- Role Theory.- The Emotional/Relational World: Shame and the Social Bond.- Action Theory.- Accounts of Conduct in Interaction: Interruption, Overlap, and Turn-Taking.- Inequality, Status, and the Construction of Status Beliefs.- Theorizing from the Systemicand Macrolevel.- Macrostructural Theory.- The Return of Grand Theory.- Systems Theory.- New Directions in Evolutionary Theorizing.- Sociobiological Theorizing: Evolutionary Sociology.- Evolutionary Theorizing.- Theorizing on Power, Conflict, and Charge.- Sociological Marxism.- Weberian Theory Today: The Public Face.- Conflict Theory and Interaction Rituals: The Microfoundations of Conflict Theory.- The Enduring Vitality of the Resource Mobilization Theory of Social Movements.- Historical Analysis of Political Processes.- World-Systems Theorizing.- Theoretical Understandings of Gender: A Third of a Century of Feminist Thought in Sociology.- Theorizing from Assumptions of Rationality.- Social Rationality versus Rational Egoism.- Comparison Theory.- Exchange and Power: Issues of Structure and Agency. Review From the reviews:"This handbook is a marvelous accomplishment. Organized in seven sections, it skillfully captures, maps, and interprets the wide range of theory that now operates in the discipline. Each of its 31 chapters is carefully crafted by a master theorist. [...] This is a glittering gallery of sociological theory written by the preeminent theorists working in the field today [...] there are gemlike chapters that show creative theorists at work, doing what good theorists do best, which is figuring out how the social world works." (American Journal of Sociology, 2003)"Instead of compiling a compendium of old, dusty standards, Turner gathered the newest, most-viable theories in sociology, with an eye to capturing the diversity of theoretical activity. … From methodological and empirical concerns to cultural and communicative concepts, as well as computational and postmodern approaches, The Handbook of Sociology Theory covers the gamutof modern sociological research. … will take one a long way to understanding the history and the current thoughts of sociology and the social sciences." (Roy Christopher, frontwheeldrive.com, January, 2007) Long Description This wide-ranging handbook presents in-depth discussions on the array of subspecialties that comprise the field of sociological theory. Prominent theorists working in a variety of traditions discuss methodologies and strategies; the cultural turn in sociological theorizing; interaction processes; theorizing from the systemic and macro level; new directions in evolutionary theorizing; power, conflict, and change; and theorizing from assumptions of rationality. Review Text "This handbook is a marvelous accomplishment. Organized in seven sections, it skillfully captures, maps, and interprets the wide range of theory that now operates in the discipline. Each of its 31 chapters is carefully crafted by a master theorist. [...] This is a glittering gallery of sociological theory written by the preeminent theorists working in the field today [...] there are gemlike chapters that show creative theorists at work, doing what good theorists do best, which is figuring out how the social world works." (American Journal of Sociology, 2003) Review Quote From the reviews: "This handbook is a marvelous accomplishment. Organized in seven sections, it skillfully captures, maps, and interprets the wide range of theory that now operates in the discipline. Each of its 31 chapters is carefully crafted by a master theorist. [...] This is a glittering gallery of sociological theory written by the preeminent theorists working in the field today [...] there are gemlike chapters that show creative theorists at work, doing what good theorists do best, which is figuring out how the social world works." (American Journal of Sociology, 2003) "Instead of compiling a compendium of old, dusty standards, Turner gathered the newest, most-viable theories in sociology, with an eye to capturing the diversity of theoretical activity. ... From methodological and empirical concerns to cultural and communicative concepts, as well as computational and postmodern approaches, The Handbook of Sociology Theory covers the gamut of modern sociological research. ... will take one a long way to understanding the history and the current thoughts of sociology and the social sciences." (Roy Christopher, frontwheeldrive.com, January, 2007) Feature Contributing authors were specifically selected to capture the diversity of theoretical activity in sociology Covers most of todays theoretical approaches on sociology Provides basic reference that aids in helping readers understand theoretical models of today rather than past approaches Allows a wide variety of prominent theorists to review their work Emphasis lays in the present work of each contributing author of the text Provides overviews of traditions as well as insight into where theoretical sociology is going Details ISBN030646554X Author Jonathan H. Turner Short Title HANDBK OF SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY Language English ISBN-10 030646554X ISBN-13 9780306465543 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 301.01 Edited by Jonathan H. Turner Imprint Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Residence CA, US Affiliation University of California, Riverside University of California, Riversid Pages 745 Edition 2001st DOI 10.1007/b107598 AU Release Date 2001-11-30 NZ Release Date 2001-11-30 US Release Date 2001-11-30 UK Release Date 2001-11-30 Publisher Springer Science+Business Media Edition Description 2001 ed. Series Handbooks of Sociology and Social Research Year 2001 Publication Date 2001-11-30 Alternative 9780387324586 Illustrations XIII, 745 p. Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 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