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Drawing on the diverse experience of a team of internationally
recognised specialists, Teaching Political Sociology provides
educators with a concise and accessible guide to the main topic
areas likely to form part of term, semester, or year-long courses
in political sociology. The book focuses on the key pedagogic
challenges posed to teachers of political sociology, from general
issues of value-freedom and engagement with students’ political
commitments, to more specific issues which arise in relation to
sensitive areas such as political violence and extremist ideologies
of the far right. Chapters introduce readers to the state of the
art in a wide range of topics, including race and postcoloniality,
postcommunism, legal sociology, human rights, and the sociology of
war and peace. Highlighting the challenges and opportunities
presented by these topics for political sociology teaching and
curricula, the book provides an invaluable starting point for
educators. Diverse in scope and approach, and offering an
evaluation of appropriate literature at various levels, this book
will prove an essential resource for teachers of political
sociology and related fields such as international relations.
This scholarly collection presents some of the most important
classical and contemporary texts of relevance to political
sociology. Volume I offers an overview of the sociological approach
to the concepts of power and the state; it examines state theory in
the 1970s from both a Marxist and Capitalist point of view, the
recent shift of political power from the state to other areas of
society, this issue of citizenship, and the welfare state.Volume II
focuses on the most important political formations and processes in
modern societies: democracy, revolution and totalitarianism. It
also looks more broadly at political processes in non-industrial
societies and at recent historical and sociological analyses of
global political systems. Volume III offers analyses of the
principal political ideologies and movements of the twentieth
century. Other topics covered include military power and regimes
and the social bases of politics such as classes and elites,
ethnicity, gender and religion.
Europe Since 1989 charts the development of Europe east and west
since the 1989 revolutions. It analyses the emergent European
society, the development of a European public sphere, and civil
society. Most books on Europe are heavily biased to the West and
Europe Since 1989 takes the opposite approach. It argues that the
transformation of the postcommunist world has implications for the
whole of Europe and explores the interplay between long-term
fundamental tendencies and chance events and the possible futures
which confront contemporary Europe. With close attention to
political, economic and other social transformations, and an
appendix which gives special attention to European macro regions
(Nordic/Baltic Europe, Mediterranean Europe), it offers a sociology
of Europe with a strong interdisciplinary emphasis.
First published in 1983, this book examines the problems of concept
formation in the social sciences, and in particular sociology, from
the standpoint of a realistic philsophy of science. Beginning with
a discussion of positivistic, hermeneutic, rationalist and
realistic philsophies of science, Dr Outhwaite argues that realism
is best able to furnish rational criteria for the choice and
specification of social scientific concepts. A realistic philosophy
of science therefore acts as his reference point for the
dialectical presentation of alternative accounts.
First published in 1983, this book examines the problems of concept
formation in the social sciences, and in particular sociology, from
the standpoint of a realistic philosophy of science. Beginning with
a discussion of positivistic, hermeneutic, rationalist and
realistic philosophies of science, Dr Outhwaite argues that realism
is best able to furnish rational criteria for the choice and
specification of social scientific concepts. A realistic philosophy
of science therefore acts as his reference point for the
dialectical presentation of alternative accounts.
Andrew Collier is the boldest defender of objectivity - in science,
knowledge, thought, action, politics, morality and religion. In
this tribute and acknowledgement of the influence his work has had
on a wide readership, his colleagues show that they have been
stimulated by his thinking and offer challenging responses. This
wide-ranging book covers key areas with which defenders of
objectivity often have to engage. Sections are devoted to the
following: * objectivity of value * objectivity and everyday
knowledge * objectivity in political economy * objectivity and
reflexivity * objectivity postmodernism and feminism * objectivity
and nature The diverse contributions range from social and
political thought to philosophy, reflecting the central themes of
Collier's work.
Andrew Collier is the boldest defender of objectivity - in science,
knowledge, thought, action, politics, morality and religion. In
this tribute and acknowledgement of the influence his work has had
on a wide readership, his colleagues show that they have been
stimulated by his thinking and offer challenging responses. This
wide-ranging book covers key areas with which defenders of
objectivity often have to engage. Sections are devoted to the
following:
* objectivity of value
* objectivity and everyday knowledge
* objectivity in political economy
* objectivity and reflexivity
* objectivity postmodernism and feminism
* objectivity and nature
The diverse contributions range from social and political thought
to philosophy, reflecting the central themes of Collier's work.
Europe is one of the most dynamic and interesting areas of the
world, pioneering in the European Union a new form of governance
for half a billion people, represented in the world's first
directly elected transnational parliament. This book situates the
European Union in a broader European, global, historical and
geographical context, providing a readable presentation of the most
important facts and drawing on the theoretical approaches which
have transformed the study of contemporary Europe over the past two
decades. The European Union is still on the road to what has been
called 'an unknown destination', and this book presents its
economic, political, legal and social trajectory from the middle of
the last century to the present. Contemporary Europe covers some of
these issues in an interdisciplinary framework, aiming to situate
the development of the European Union in a broader context of
pan-European and global processes. Europe has been cut down to
size, but it does not have to become a global backwater, and the
study of contemporary Europe's institutional reality does not have
to be boring The book counter this misperception, conveying the
essential facts and theories of contemporary European reality in a
clear and approachable analysis. It will serve as a readable
introduction both to the academic field of European studies and to
contemporary Europe itself.
Europe Since 1989 charts the development of Europe east and west
since the 1989 revolutions. It analyses the emergent European
society, the development of a European public sphere, and civil
society. Most books on Europe are heavily biased to the West and
Europe Since 1989 takes the opposite approach. It argues that the
transformation of the postcommunist world has implications for the
whole of Europe and explores the interplay between long-term
fundamental tendencies and chance events and the possible futures
which confront contemporary Europe. With close attention to
political, economic and other social transformations, and an
appendix which gives special attention to European macro regions
(Nordic/Baltic Europe, Mediterranean Europe), it offers a sociology
of Europe with a strong interdisciplinary emphasis.
This new edition of a well-regarded book provides a concise and
exceptionally clear introduction to Habermas's work, from his early
writings on the public sphere, through his work on law and the
state, to his more recent discussion of science, religion and
contemporary Europe. Outhwaite examines all of Habermas's major
writings and steers a steady course through the many debates to
which they have given rise. One major feature of this volume is
that it provides a detailed critical analysis of Habermas's most
important work, "The Theory of Communicative Action." As well as
looking at Habermas's appraisal of figures such as Foucault and
Derrida, Outhwaite also examines the philosopher's resolute defense
of the Enlightenment project and his work on law and democracy,
with its implications for the important topic of European
integration.
Upon publication, Outhwaite's book quickly became established as an
authoritative guide to Habermas. This updated edition will be
invaluable for students and scholars across the social sciences and
humanities, especially in sociology, politics, philosophy, and
social theory.
This new edition of a well-regarded book provides a concise and
exceptionally clear introduction to Habermas's work, from his early
writings on the public sphere, through his work on law and the
state, to his more recent discussion of science, religion and
contemporary Europe. Outhwaite examines all of Habermas's major
writings and steers a steady course through the many debates to
which they have given rise. One major feature of this volume is
that it provides a detailed critical analysis of Habermas's most
important work, "The Theory of Communicative Action." As well as
looking at Habermas's appraisal of figures such as Foucault and
Derrida, Outhwaite also examines the philosopher's resolute defense
of the Enlightenment project and his work on law and democracy,
with its implications for the important topic of European
integration.
Upon publication, Outhwaite's book quickly became established as an
authoritative guide to Habermas. This updated edition will be
invaluable for students and scholars across the social sciences and
humanities, especially in sociology, politics, philosophy, and
social theory.
Europe is one of the most dynamic and interesting areas of the
world, pioneering in the European Union a new form of governance
for half a billion people, represented in the world's first
directly elected transnational parliament. This book situates the
European Union in a broader European, global, historical and
geographical context, providing a readable presentation of the most
important facts and drawing on the theoretical approaches which
have transformed the study of contemporary Europe over the past two
decades. The European Union is still on the road to what has been
called 'an unknown destination', and this book presents its
economic, political, legal and social trajectory from the middle of
the last century to the present. Contemporary Europe covers some of
these issues in an interdisciplinary framework, aiming to situate
the development of the European Union in a broader context of
pan-European and global processes. Europe has been cut down to
size, but it does not have to become a global backwater, and the
study of contemporary Europe's institutional reality does not have
to be boring The book counter this misperception, conveying the
essential facts and theories of contemporary European reality in a
clear and approachable analysis. It will serve as a readable
introduction both to the academic field of European studies and to
contemporary Europe itself.
Ideas in Profile: Small Introductions to Big Topics In a world that
is constantly changing, understanding the world has never been more
important. But by thinking in neat segments, we miss the big
picture. When economists think about globalisation, they often see
trade; politicians see institutions and power; artists see a new
global aesthetic. Social theory is what sees them all together.
Renowned theorist William Outhwaite takes us on a journey through
the major thinkers and topics of this often misunderstood
discipline. We move from the the work of Rousseau to the still
powerful insights of Marx and on to the great sociologists, Weber
and Durkheim. We probe the big questions - why is religion
powerful, where does capitalism come from - and move through the
key ideas of the twentieth century thought from the Frankfurt
School to Bourdieu and Giddens. Lastly Outhwaite questions the role
of social theory today. Where does this vital discipline go next
and how will its wide horizons help us stand up to the challenge of
the twenty-first century?
Transregional Europe continues a line of argument developed in
European Society (2008), Europe Since 1989 (2016) and Contemporary
Europe (2017). It integrates work in human geography and planning
with related scholarship in history and the other social sciences,
covering public perceptions of European macro-regions and EU
macro-regional planning. Are Europeans increasingly thinking, like
North Americans, of their (sub-) continent in broad North/South and
East/West categories? Are the macro-regional constructs such as the
Danube or Baltic region identified or constructed by European
policy-makers real, imaginary, or both? What is the relation
between Europe and Eurasia and their respective political
structures? Transregional Europe bridges the gap between
stereotypical generalisations about southerners, the 'wild East',
and so on and the constructions assembled by national and
transnational policy-makers. It should be of interest to students
of Europe within a wide range of disciplines and interdisciplinary
programmes: not just sociology or European studies but also human
geography, politics, economics, international relations and
cultural studies.
Critical Theory and Contemporary Europe introduces the major
contributions critical theorists made to the study of Europe, from
the interwar years to the present time. The work begins with
theorists such as Adorno who addressed Nazism and the Holocaust,
then moves on to discuss the postwar affluence of capitalist
Europe. It proceeds to examine how critical theorists provided much
of the analysis that motivated the student and youth movements of
1968 and subsequent alternative social movements. Lastly, it
relates the development of a critical theory of state socialism,
looking at the works of thinkers such as Arato, Offe, and Habermas
and how critical theory is now addressing social issues such as
European xenophobia and the future of Europe. This new volume in
the Critical Theory and Contemporary Society series brings together
critical theory and European studies in a clear, accessible manner
and shows the relevance of critical theory to practical political
issues.
The SAGE Handbook of Political Sociology offers a comprehensive and
contemporary look at this evolving field of study. The focus is on
political life itself and the chapters, written by a
highly-respected and international team of authors, cover the core
themes which need to be understood in order to study political life
from a sociological perspective, or simply to understand the
political world. The two volumes are structured around five key
areas: PART 1: TRADITIONS AND PERSPECTIVES PART 2: CORE CONCEPTS
PART 03: POLITICAL IDEOLOGIES AND MOVEMENTS PART 04: TOPICS PART
05: WORLD REGIONS This future-oriented and cross-disciplinary
handbook is a landmark text for students and scholars interested in
the social investigation of politics.
"An excellent guidebook through different approaches to social
science measurement, including the all-important route-maps that
show us how to get there." - Roger Jowell, City University "In this
wide-ranging collection of chapters, written by acknowledged
experts in their fields, Outhwaite and Turner have brought together
material in one volume which will provide an extremely important
platform for consideration of the full range of contemporary
analytical and methodological issues." - Charles Crothers, Auckland
University of Technology This is a jewel among methods Handbooks,
bringing together a formidable collection of international
contributors to comment on every aspect of the various central
issues, complications and controversies in the core methodological
traditions. It is designed to meet the needs of those disciplinary
and nondisciplinary problem-oriented social inquirers for a
comprehensive overview of the methodological literature. The text
is divided into 7 sections: Overviews of methodological approaches
in the social sciences Cases, comparisons and theory Quantification
and experiment Rationality, complexity and collectivity
Interpretation, critique and postmodernity Discourse construction
Engagement. Edited by two leading figures in the field, the
Handbook is a landmark work in the field of research methods. More
than just a 'cookbook' that teaches readers how to master
techniques, it will give social scientists in all disciplines an
appreciation for the full range of methodological debates today,
from the quantitative to the qualitative, giving them deeper and
sharpen insights into their own research questions. It will
generate debate, solutions and a series of questions for
researchers to exploit and develop in their research and teaching.
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