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Constructing Social Problems (Paperback, New edition): Malcolm Spector, John I. Kitsuse Constructing Social Problems (Paperback, New edition)
Malcolm Spector, John I. Kitsuse
R1,398 Discovery Miles 13 980 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

There is no adequate definition of social problems within sociology, and there is not and never has been a sociology of social problems. That observation is the point of departure of this book. The authors aim to provide such a definition and to prepare the ground for the empirical study of social problems. They are aware that their objective will strike many fellow sociologists as ambitious, perhaps even arrogant. Their work challenges sociologists who have, over a period of fifty years, written treatises on social problems, produced textbooks cataloguing the nature, distribution, and causes of these problems, and taught many sociology courses. It is only natural that the authors' work will be viewed as controversial in light of the large literature which has established a "sociology of" a wide range of social problems-the sociology of race relations, prostitution, poverty, crime, mental illness, and so forth. In the 1970s when the authors were preparing for a seminar on the sociology of social problems, their review of the "literature" revealed the absence of any systematic, coherent statement of theory or method in the study of social problems. For many years the subject was listed and offered by university departments of sociology as a "service course" to present undergraduates with what they should know about the various "social pathologies" that exist in their society. This conception of social problems for several decades has been reflected in the substance and quality of the literature dominated by textbooks. In Constructing Social Problems, the authors propose that social problems be conceived as the claims-making activities of individuals or groups regarding social conditions they consider unjust, immoral, or harmful and that should be addressed. This perspective, as the authors have formulated it, conceives of social problems as a process of interaction that produces social problems as social facts in society. The authors further propose that this process and the social facts it produces are the data to be researched for the sociology of social problems. This volume will be of interest to those concerned with the discipline of sociology, especially its current theoretical development and growth. Malcolm Spector was professor of sociology at McGill University in Montreal, Canada. John I. Kitsuse is professor emeritus at the University of California at Santa Cruz. He is co-author(with Leonard Broom) of The Managed Casualty: The Japanese American Family in World War II, and co-editor (with Theodore R. Sarbin) of Constructing the Social.

Constructing the Social (Paperback): Theodore R. Sarbin, John I. Kitsuse Constructing the Social (Paperback)
Theodore R. Sarbin, John I. Kitsuse
R1,404 Discovery Miles 14 040 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

If you are looking for a clear, concrete overview on social constructionist research and analysis, look no further than Constructing the Social. This timely volume pools the talents of many leading psychologists and sociologists, who in each case ground theory into practical examples. Contributors demonstrate that human beings are principally social agents rather than passive reactors that process information. Each contributor analyzes the historical and cultural contexts implicit in a wide range of key issues including anxiety, the family, intelligence, aging, and depression. Constructing the Social is an invaluable resource for psychologists, sociologists, and other researchers across the social sciences who seek to understand the implications of social constructionist theory.

The Managed Casualty - The Japanese American Family in World War II (Paperback): Leonard Broom, John I. Kitsuse The Managed Casualty - The Japanese American Family in World War II (Paperback)
Leonard Broom, John I. Kitsuse
R851 Discovery Miles 8 510 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

University Of California Publications In Culture And Society, V6. Edited By D. R. Cressey, W. R. Goldschmidt, Svend Riemer, And J. P. Seward.

The Managed Casualty - The Japanese American Family in World War II (Hardcover): Leonard Broom, John I. Kitsuse The Managed Casualty - The Japanese American Family in World War II (Hardcover)
Leonard Broom, John I. Kitsuse
R1,134 Discovery Miles 11 340 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

University Of California Publications In Culture And Society, V6. Edited By D. R. Cressey, W. R. Goldschmidt, Svend Riemer, And J. P. Seward.

The Educational Decision Makers - An Advanced Study In Sociology (Paperback): Aaron Victor Cicourel, John I. Kitsuse The Educational Decision Makers - An Advanced Study In Sociology (Paperback)
Aaron Victor Cicourel, John I. Kitsuse; Edited by Robert McGinnis
R747 Discovery Miles 7 470 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Education in Urban Society (Paperback): Bobby Joe Chandler, Lindley J. Stiles, John I. Kitsuse Education in Urban Society (Paperback)
Bobby Joe Chandler, Lindley J. Stiles, John I. Kitsuse
R911 Discovery Miles 9 110 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Contributing Authors Include Scott Greer, Raymond Mack, Aaron Cicourel And Many Others.

The Educational Decision Makers - An Advanced Study In Sociology (Hardcover): Aaron Victor Cicourel, John I. Kitsuse The Educational Decision Makers - An Advanced Study In Sociology (Hardcover)
Aaron Victor Cicourel, John I. Kitsuse; Edited by Robert McGinnis
R1,076 Discovery Miles 10 760 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Managed Casualty - The Japanese-American Family in World War II (Hardcover): Leonard Broom, John I. Kitsuse The Managed Casualty - The Japanese-American Family in World War II (Hardcover)
Leonard Broom, John I. Kitsuse
R1,912 Discovery Miles 19 120 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1973.

The Managed Casualty - The Japanese-American Family in World War II (Paperback): Leonard Broom, John I. Kitsuse The Managed Casualty - The Japanese-American Family in World War II (Paperback)
Leonard Broom, John I. Kitsuse
R1,268 Discovery Miles 12 680 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press’s mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1973.

Constructing Social Problems (Hardcover): Malcolm Spector, John I. Kitsuse Constructing Social Problems (Hardcover)
Malcolm Spector, John I. Kitsuse
R4,740 Discovery Miles 47 400 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

There is no adequate definition of social problems within sociology, and there is not and never has been a sociology of social problems. That observation is the point of departure of this book. The authors aim to provide such a definition and to prepare the ground for the empirical study of social problems. They are aware that their objective will strike many fellow sociologists as ambitious, perhaps even arrogant. Their work challenges sociologists who have, over a period of fifty years, written treatises on social problems, produced textbooks cataloguing the nature, distribution, and causes of these problems, and taught many sociology courses. It is only natural that the authors' work will be viewed as controversial in light of the large literature which has established a "sociology of" a wide range of social problems-the sociology of race relations, prostitution, poverty, crime, mental illness, and so forth. In the 1970s when the authors were preparing for a seminar on the sociology of social problems, their review of the "literature" revealed the absence of any systematic, coherent statement of theory or method in the study of social problems. For many years the subject was listed and offered by university departments of sociology as a "service course" to present undergraduates with what they should know about the various "social pathologies" that exist in their society. This conception of social problems for several decades has been reflected in the substance and quality of the literature dominated by textbooks. In 'Constructing Social Problems', the authors propose that social problems be conceived as the claims-making activities of individuals or groups regarding social conditions they consider unjust, immoral, or harmful and that should be addressed. This perspective, as the authors have formulated it, conceives of social problems as a process of interaction that produces social problems as social facts in society. The authors further propose that this process and the social facts it produces are the data to be researched for the sociology of social problems. This volume will be of interest to those concerned with the discipline of sociology, especially its current theoretical development and growth.

Constructing the Social (Hardcover): Theodore R. Sarbin, John I. Kitsuse Constructing the Social (Hardcover)
Theodore R. Sarbin, John I. Kitsuse
R3,175 Discovery Miles 31 750 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This comprehensive volume explores the concrete implications of social constructionist theory, and provides a clear overview of how to do social constructionist research and analysis.

Leading psychologists and sociologists ground theory with practical examples to clearly illustrate the view that human beings are principally social agents rather than passive reactors or information processors. Each chapter analyzes the historical and cultural contexts implicit in a wide range of key issues including anxiety, the family, intelligence, ageing and depression.

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