Drawing on the work of Gadamer, the book demonstrates that a sociology which focuses on social relations does not imply a return to idealism, nor a retreat into individualism, nor a rejection of critique. Rather, a hermeneutic sociology which prioritises human social relations is the only coherent paradigm which is available today. The author argues that sociologists studying the dramatic social transformations which are currently occuring should focus on social relations between humans; they should not attempt to understand contemporary changes in terms of structure and agency.
| ISBN: | 9780415652063 |
| Publication date: | 12th September 2012 |
| Author: | Anthony King |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 288 pages |
| Series: | Routledge Studies in Social and Political Thought |
| Genres: |
Sociology and anthropology |
Drawing on the work of Gadamer, the book demonstrates that a sociology which focuses on social relations does not imply a return to idealism, nor a retreat into individualism, nor a rejection of critique. Rather, a hermeneutic sociology which prioritises human social relations is the only coherent paradigm which is available today. The author argues that sociologists studying the dramatic social transformations which are currently occuring should focus on social relations between humans; they should not attempt to understand contemporary changes in terms of structure and agency.
The Structure of Social Theory features in the following genres: Sociology and anthropology
The Structure of Social Theory is available in Paperback, Hardback
The Structure of Social Theory was written by Anthony King and published by Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd
The Structure of Social Theory has 288 pages
Yes it is part of Routledge Studies in Social and Political Thought series
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