Social Theories Of History And Histories Of Social Theory

Author : Harry F. Dahms
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1783502193
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.96/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Social Theories of History and Histories of Social Theory written by Harry F. Dahms and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2013-12-11 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Representing a range of approaches and emphases, the chapters in this volume address and illustrate linkages between social theory and history; social theory and historical analysis as mutually supportive frames of analysis, and affinities between the history of social thought and the history of modern societies.

Author : Peter Burke
Publisher : Cornell University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780801472855
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book History and Social Theory written by Peter Burke and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second edition of this indispensable review of the emergence of the fields of history and social science and traces their tentative convergence as he reappraises the relations between them.

Author : Donald MacRaild
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1350317497
Total Pages : 378 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Social Theory and Social History written by Donald MacRaild and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-03-14 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The expansion of social history that took place in the twentieth century has produced some of the most exciting works in the field of historical studies. As the range of the social historian's concerns has grown, so has the range of methodologies and theoretical approaches they employ. Historians have made greater use of the theoretical insights of social scientists, and boundaries between the disciplines have become blurred as a consequence. Social Theory and Social History: - Covers the major developments within social history - Offers an introduction to the most important social theorists - Discusses the relationship between history and the social sciences - Considers the use of theory in the writing of history - Examines current debates within historiography In this concise introductory guide, Donald M. MacRaild and Avram Taylor explore the complex relationship between social theory and social history, arguing that an awareness of the relation between the two is the key to a deeper understanding of the process of historical change.

Author : Donald MacRaild
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 0230802583
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Social Theory and Social History written by Donald MacRaild and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-03-14 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The expansion of social history that took place in the twentieth century has produced some of the most exciting works in the field of historical studies. As the range of the social historian's concerns has grown, so has the range of methodologies and theoretical approaches they employ. Historians have made greater use of the theoretical insights of social scientists, and boundaries between the disciplines have become blurred as a consequence. Social Theory and Social History: - Covers the major developments within social history - Offers an introduction to the most important social theorists - Discusses the relationship between history and the social sciences - Considers the use of theory in the writing of history - Examines current debates within historiography In this concise introductory guide, Donald M. MacRaild and Avram Taylor explore the complex relationship between social theory and social history, arguing that an awareness of the relation between the two is the key to a deeper understanding of the process of historical change.

Author : Gurminder K. Bhambra
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1509541314
Total Pages : 204 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Colonialism and Modern Social Theory written by Gurminder K. Bhambra and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-05-18 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Modern society emerged in the context of European colonialism and empire. So, too, did a distinctively modern social theory, laying the basis for most social theorising ever since. Yet colonialism and empire are absent from the conceptual understandings of modern society, which are organised instead around ideas of nation state and capitalist economy. Gurminder K. Bhambra and John Holmwood address this absence by examining the role of colonialism in the development of modern society and the legacies it has bequeathed. Beginning with a consideration of the role of colonialism and empire in the formation of social theory from Hobbes to Hegel, the authors go on to focus on the work of Tocqueville, Marx, Weber, Durkheim and Du Bois. As well as unpicking critical omissions and misrepresentations, the chapters discuss the places where colonialism is acknowledged and discussed – albeit inadequately – by these founding figures; and we come to see what this fresh rereading has to offer and why it matters. This inspiring and insightful book argues for a reconstruction of social theory that should lead to a better understanding of contemporary social thought, its limitations, and its wider possibilities.

Author : Gregor McLennan
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1849664579
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Story of Sociology written by Gregor McLennan and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2011-03-15 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'A brilliant synthetic essay of theoretical importance in its own right.' Jeffrey C. Alexander, Yale University, USA 'McLennan takes us on an absorbing journey that will provide illumination to newcomers to sociology and seasoned veterans alike. This is a fascinating version of the story so far, and an expansive vision of the road ahead.' Rob Stones, University of Essex, UK What does sociology involve? How did its key concepts and perspectives develop? What is the scope and relevance of sociology today? These are the fundamental questions that motivate every new and returning student of sociology, and they lie at the heart of this unique book. Situating sociology within the wider context of social theory, Story of Sociology takes us from the intellectual tensions of Enlightenment thought, through the American-dominated twentieth century, to the latest debates in the discipline. Accessible and inspiring, succinct yet challenging, this book is an ideal companion to any introductory sociology or social theory course. 'This is an excellent short introduction to sociological theory, superbly capturing the dilemmas of sociological argument as well as its different traditions and sensibilities.' John Holmwood, University of Nottingham, UK 'Story of Sociology is more than a simple history; it is a compelling invitation to enter the sociological imagination. Extraordinary in its scope and clarity, this book links current departures to enduring themes and captures the dynamic positioning of sociology in the contemporary age.' Lisa Adkins, University of Newcastle, Australia

Author : Geoffrey Hawthorn
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521337212
Total Pages : 332 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Enlightenment and Despair written by Geoffrey Hawthorn and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1987-03-12 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An acclaimed critical history of social theory from the eighteenth century onwards.

Author : William H. Sewell Jr.
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 9780226749174
Total Pages : 434 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Logics of History written by William H. Sewell Jr. and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2005-08 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While social scientists and historians have been exchanging ideas for a long time, they have never developed a proper dialogue about social theory. William H. Sewell Jr. observes that on questions of theory the communication has been mostly one way: from social science to history. Logics of History argues that both history and the social sciences have something crucial to offer each other. While historians do not think of themselves as theorists, they know something social scientists do not: how to think about the temporalities of social life. On the other hand, while social scientists’ treatments of temporality are usually clumsy, their theoretical sophistication and penchant for structural accounts of social life could offer much to historians. Renowned for his work at the crossroads of history, sociology, political science, and anthropology, Sewell argues that only by combining a more sophisticated understanding of historical time with a concern for larger theoretical questions can a satisfying social theory emerge. In Logics of History, he reveals the shape such an engagement could take, some of the topics it could illuminate, and how it might affect both sides of the disciplinary divide.

Author : Arris Dorsey &
Publisher : Scientific e-Resources
ISBN 13 : 1839474262
Total Pages : 340 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Origins of Sociological Theory written by Arris Dorsey & and published by Scientific e-Resources. This book was released on 2018-11-30 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The field of sociology itself-and sociological theory by extension-is relatively new. Both date back to the 18th and 19th centuries. The drastic social changes of that period, such as industrialization, urbanization, and the rise of democratic states caused particularly Western thinkers to become aware of society. The oldest sociological theories deal with broad historical processes relating to these changes. Since then, sociological theories have come to encompass most aspects of society, including communities, organizations and relationships. The basic insight of sociology is that human behaviour is largely shaped by the groups to which people belong and by the social interaction that takes place within those groups. The main focus of sociology is the group, not the individual. This compendium offers selections that present special propositions, specific concepts, or examples of substantive theorizing rather than discussions of integrated systems. The present attempt is made to describe the different aspects of sociological theory generally being explained by the social scientists and it is hoped that it will be of great use for all those concerned with sociology.

Author : Jonathan H. Turner
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 538 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Emergence of Sociological Theory written by Jonathan H. Turner and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 538 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: