Discourse on Applied Sociology: Volume 2 - Practising Perspectives (Hardcover)

This engaging two-volume study urges a balance between theoretical and practical sociology. Applied sociologists adapt theoretical knowledge to actual human situations, using it to formulate social policy, investigate domestic and international social problems and create a pragmatic sociology of possibility'. These essays emphasize the close association of applied sociology with altruism, identity formation, race and ethnicity. They evaluate the empirical truths' of sociological theories and examine their relevance for contemporary research, poverty, demographic issues and social policies framed in the context of globalization. Each chapter of the study provides some workable guidelines for social scientists, policymakers, planners, administrators and social activists. The reader is also introduced to the sophisticated research methods employed in the social sciences. Excessive theorizing is avoided as modern crises precipitated by war, terrorism, anarchy and poverty are examined in practical and realistic terms.

General

Imprint:	Anthem Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Key Issues in Modern Sociology
Release date:	August 2007
First published:	August 2007
Editors:	Samir Dasgupta • Robyn Driskell
Dimensions:	234 x 155 x 26mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	249
ISBN-13:	978-1-84331-275-8
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social theory
LSN:	1-84331-275-1
Barcode:	9781843312758

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