Towards Relational Sociology argues that social worlds comprise
networks of interaction and relations. Crossley asserts that
relations are lived trajectories of iterated interaction, built up
through a history of interaction, but also entailing anticipation
of future interaction. In addition, he demonstrates how networks
comprise multiple dyadic relations which are mutually transformed
through their combination. On this conceptual basis he builds a
relational foundation for sociology.
Over the course of the book, three central sociological
dichotomies are addressed - individualism/holism, structure/agency
and micro/macro ? and utilised as a foil against which to construct
the case for relational sociology. Through this, Crossley is able
to argue that neither individuals nor ?wholes? - in the traditional
sociological sense - should take precedence in sociology. Rather
sociologists should focus upon evolving and dynamic networks of
interaction and relations.
The book covers many of the key concepts and concerns of
contemporary sociology, including identity, power, exchange and
meaning. As such it is an invaluable reference tool for
postgraduate students and researchers alike.
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