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Interests and the Growth of Knowledge (RLE Social Theory) (Hardcover)
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Interests and the Growth of Knowledge (RLE Social Theory) (Hardcover)
Series: Routledge Library Editions: Social Theory
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Intriguingly different in approach from conventional works in the
same area of inquiry, this study deals with the central problems
and concerns of the sociology of knowledge as it has traditionally
been conceived of. In other words, it is concerned with the
relationship of knowledge, social interests and social structure,
and with the various attempts which have been made to analyse the
relationship. Barry Barnes takes the classic writings in the
sociology of knowledge - by Marx, Lukacs, Weber, Mannheim,
Goldmann, Habermas and others - and uses them as resources in
coming to grips with what he regards as the currently most
interesting and significant questions in this area. This approach
reflects one of the principal themes of the book itself. Knowledge,
it is argued, is best treated as a resource available to those
possessing it. This is the best perspective from which to
understand its relationship to action and its historical
significance; it is a perspective which avoids the problems of
holding that knowledge is derivative, as well as those generated by
the view that knowledge is a strong determinant of consciousness.
the result is an unusual textbook, particularly valuable when read
in conjunction with the original works it discusses.
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Imprint: |
Routledge
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
Routledge Library Editions: Social Theory |
Release date: |
August 2014 |
First published: |
2015 |
Authors: |
Barry Barnes
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Dimensions: |
234 x 156 x 13mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
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Pages: |
118 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-138-78741-4 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Sociology, social studies >
Social theory
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LSN: |
1-138-78741-8 |
Barcode: |
9781138787414 |
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