Critical sociology

by Buechler, Steven M.

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Title Statements

Full title :Critical sociology / Steven M. Buechler.

Summary

"Critical Sociology is a thoroughly revised, updated, and sophisticated introduction to the sociological perspective as a critical lens on society.

Much has happened since the first edition: the Great Recession, the Obama presidency, the burgeoning role of social media, and recent global social movements such the Tea Party, Occupy Wall Street, and the Arab Spring. In this second edition, Buechler discusses the changing relationship between social movements and democracy.

The book opens with chapters on how to think sociologically; an overview of scientific, humanistic, and critical schools of sociology; and a detailed exposition of the critical tradition. He applies this tradition to economics, politics, and culture; to class, race, and gender; to individualism, self, and identity; and to globalization."--Pub. desc.

Edition Statements

Publication Date:2014
Edition:Second edition

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Paradigm Publishers
Place of Publication:Boulder
Language:eng
Publication Date:2014

Notes

Revised edition of the author's Critical sociology published in 2008.

The Physical Object

Description:1 online resource (xi, 307 pages .)

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9781315636412, 1315636417
oclc:on1100482798
LC Classification:HM585
Dewey Decimal:301.01

How to think sociologically -- The legacy of the discipline -- Toward a critical sociology -- A late capitalist world -- The state of the state -- A mass-mediated world -- The crucible of class -- The social construction of race -- Gendered selves and worlds -- The emergence of the individual -- How we become who we are -- The sociology of everyday life -- The challenge of globalization -- The role of social movements -- The case for democracy.