In this unprecedented collection, Donald N. Levine rejuvenates the
field of social theory in the face of lagging institutional
support. The work canvasses the universe of types of theory work in
sociology and offers probing examples from his array of scholarly
investigations. Social Theory as a Vocation throws fresh light on
the texts of classic authors (Comte, Durkheim, Simmel, Weber, Park,
Parsons, and Merton). Ranging widely, its substantive chapters deal
with the sociology of strangers and the somatic dimensions of
social conflict; the social functions of ambiguity and the use of
metaphors in science; contemporary dilemmas of Ethiopian society;
logical tensions in the ideas of freedom and reason; and the
meaning of nationhood in our global era. The book includes Levine's
transformative analysis of the field of Ethiopian studies, and his
acclaimed interpretation of the discontents of modernity. It makes
the bold move to merge philosophically informed analyses with
empirical work. Finally, Levine focuses on what he views as the
contemporary crisis of liberal education, and offers suggestions
for ways to stimulate new efforts in teaching and learning to do
social theory. This book is an integral contribution to social
science collections and should be read by all interested in the
future of the social sciences.
General
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!
Welcome to Loot.co.za!
Sign in / Register |Wishlists & Gift Vouchers |Help | Advanced search
(1)
