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'In this remarkable collection of essays, Holton and Turner
demonstrate that Parsonian sociology addresses the most central
problems of our time - issues of sickness and health, power and
inequality, the nature of capitalism and its possible alternatives.
They develop a mature and original perspective on Parsons as the
only classical theorist who avoided crippling nostalgia. Holton and
Turner not only talk about Parsonian sociology in a profound and
insightful way, they do it, and do it well. As sociology moves away
from the rigid dichotomies of earlier debate, this book will help
point the way.' - Jeffrey Alexander, Professor and Director of
Graduate Studies in Sociology, UCLA
'In this remarkable collection of essays, Holton and Turner
demonstrate that Parsonian sociology addresses the most central
problems of our time - issues of sickness and health, power and
inequality, the nature of capitalism and its possible alternatives.
They develop a mature and original perspective on Parsons as the
only classical theorist who avoided crippling nostalgia. Holton and
Turner not only talk about Parsonian sociology in a profound and
insightful way, they do it, and do it well. As sociology moves away
from the rigid dichotomies of earlier debate, this book will help
point the way.' - Jeffrey Alexander, Professor and Director of
Graduate Studies in Sociology, UCLA
Robert Holton argues that the relationship between economy and
society is one of mutual dependence, in which political and
cultural arrangements influence the functioning of economic life,
just as much as economic contingencies influence the shape of
politics and culture. This argument is pursued by means of a
critical historical survey of major social scientific traditions,
including economic liberalism and political economy. The author
moves on to discuss the differentiation and re-integration of
economy and society,the viability of the market as an economic
institution, the centrality of power in economic life, the
significance of economic values and economic culture and the
globalization of economy and society.
Robert Holton argues that the relationship between economy and
society is one of mutual dependence, in which political and
cultural arrangements influence the functioning of economic life,
just as much as economic contingencies influence the shape of
politics and culture. This argument is pursued by means of a
critical historical survey of major social scientific traditions,
including economic liberalism and political economy. The author
moves on to discuss the differentiation and re-integration of
economy and society, the viability of the market as an economic
institution, the centrality of power in economic life, the
significance of economic values and economic culture, and the
globalization of economy and society.
The third edition of this popular and established core textbook
provides an invaluable guide to 24 of the most influential thinkers
in Sociology. Written by leading academics in the field, Key
Sociological Thinkers provides a clear and contextualised
introduction to classical and contemporary theory. Each chapter
offers an insightful assessment of a different theorist, exploring
their lives, works and legacies, and in a much-valued 'Seeing
Things Differently' section authors demonstrate how each thinker's
ideas can be used to illuminate aspects of social life in new ways.
With frameworks for deep learning around group discussion, this
continues be an essential text for undergraduate and postgraduate
modules on sociological and social theory. New to this Edition: -
Four new chapters, on Mead, Du Bois, Latour and Alexander - Five
chapters by new authors on existing key thinkers: Durkheim, Merton,
Goffman, Bourdieu, and Giddens - A major new introduction - An
updated, structured and annotated 'Further Reading' section for
each thinker - Extended accounts of 13 additional thinkers who have
influenced, or been influenced by, the key thinkers Accompanying
online resources for this title can be found at
bloomsburyonlineresources.com/key-sociological-3e. These resources
are designed to support teaching and learning when using this
textbook and are available at no extra cost.
Does globalization mean the end of the nation state? Or are nation
states able to respond to processes of global change? This
impressively comprehensive book examines the connections and
conflicts that exist between global and national processes,
institutions and cultures.Debating and explaining controversial and
contested understandings of globalization, the second edition has
new content on: * Hot and timely topics, from human rights and
migration to new technologies and environmental
sustainability
* Connections between globalization and global events, including
the rise of China, the financial crisis and 9/11
* Interdisciplinary insights from sociology, political science and
economics Thought-provoking and easy to follow, this text will give
students across the social sciences a thorough understanding of the
history, theories and debates of globalization.
Does globalization mean the end of the nation state? Or are nation
states able to respond to processes of global change? This
impressively comprehensive book examines the connections and
conflicts that exist between global and national processes,
institutions and cultures.Debating and explaining controversial and
contested understandings of globalization, the second edition has
new content on: * Hot and timely topics, from human rights and
migration to new technologies and environmental
sustainability
* Connections between globalization and global events, including
the rise of China, the financial crisis and 9/11
* Interdisciplinary insights from sociology, political science and
economics Thought-provoking and easy to follow, this text will give
students across the social sciences a thorough understanding of the
history, theories and debates of globalization.
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