The Uses of Sociology, 1st Edition
$151.05
- Paperback
356 pages
- Release Date
2 August 2002
Summary
The Uses of Sociology discusses whether sociological knowledge is important. It introduces students to the main ways in which sociology is practised in the world and explores the major debates concerning its social purposes. Comparing and contrasting different traditions of sociological thought, the authors examine the different modes in which they engage with the social. Questions considered include the relevance of sociological knowledge to government, the public sphere, the media, economic…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780631233145 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0631233148 |
| Series: | Sociology and Society (Paperback) |
| Author: | Peter Hamilton |
| Publisher: | Blackwell Publishers |
| Imprint: | Blackwell Publishers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 356 |
| Edition: | 1st |
| Release Date: | 2 August 2002 |
| Weight: | 1.01kg |
| Dimensions: | 23mm x 184mm x 246mm |
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About The Author
Peter Hamilton
Peter Hamilton is Lecturer in Sociology at The Open University. He played a key role in developing sociology at The Open University, and in sociology publishing more generally. His recent publications include The Beautiful and the Damned (with Roger Hargreaves) (2001).
Kenneth Thompson is Professor in Sociology at The Open University. He was one of the founders of sociology at The Open University and is co-President of the International Sociological Association Research Committee on Sociological Theory. His previous publications include Moral Panics (1999).
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