Reintroducing Robert K Merton

Author : Charles Crothers
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2020-12-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781000338201

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This book reintroduces the work of Robert K. Merton as a bridge between classical sociology and modern sociology. Founded in the sociological classics but developing a modern approach to the advancement of theory and research methodology, Merton’s thought helped to construct modern sociology in its coverage of many of the social institutional areas of contemporary society. Recovering and analysing the system of ‘structural analysis’, which Merton progressively developed – a system largely overlooked due to the tendency among commentators to stereotype him as a ‘functionalist’ – the author considers the applications of this approach to various substantive fields, particularly science and criminal justice, and examines the effect of Merton’s later ‘sociological semantics’ on his overall schema. A clear and accessible presentation of the array of concepts introduced by Merton to sociology, Reintroducing Robert K. Merton will appeal to scholars and students with interests in sociological theory, social research, the history of sociology and the various substantive areas covered in the work of Merton – deviance, science, and communications.

Author : C. Crothers
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2020-12-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0367810166

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Reintroducing Robert K. Merton by C. Crothers Pdf

"This book reintroduces the work of Robert K. Merton as a bridge between classical sociology and modern sociology. Founded in the sociological classics but developing a modern approach to the advancement of theory and research methodology, Merton's thought helped to construct modern sociology in its coverage of many of the social institutional areas of contemporary society. Recovering and analysing the system of 'structural analysis' which Merton progressively developed - a system largely overlooked by the tendency among commentators to stereotype him as a 'functionalist' - the author considers the applications of this approach to various substantive fields, particularly science and criminal justice, and examines the effect of Merton's later 'sociological semantics' on his overall schema. A clear and accessible presentation of the array of concepts introduced by Merton to sociology, Reintroducing Robert K. Merton will appeal to scholars and students with interests in sociological theory, social research, the history of sociology and the various substantive areas covered in the work of Merton - deviance, science, and communications"--

Author : Christopher Adair-Toteff
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 149 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2023-04-07
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781000870244

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Reintroducing Ferdinand Tönnies by Christopher Adair-Toteff Pdf

Exploring, clarifying, and moving beyond the distinction between ‘community’ and ‘society’ for which he is best known, this book rediscovers the work of Ferdinand Tönnies, providing fresh insights into his thought, which are often overlooked for want of a grasp of his background in philosophy. With attention to the fact that Tönnies always wrote from a sociological perspective, it considers the importance of the breadth of his writing on a range of subjects, including politics, philosophy, economics, and ethics, these being the foundations of social policy - a field with which Tönnies was concerned as a scholar who sought not only to understand the world but also to change it for the better. The first book to provide an accessible overview of Tönnies' work that places his thought in context, explores his key concepts, and demonstrates his continuing relevance in sociology - a discipline he helped to establish - Reintroducing Ferdinand Tönnies will appeal to scholars and students with interests in social theory, the history of sociology, and the sociology of Ferdinand Tönnies.

Author : Liz Stanley
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2022-10-21
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781000777451

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Reintroducing Olive Schreiner by Liz Stanley Pdf

This book explores the thought of Olive Schreiner, the internationally famous writer, feminist theorist, social critic, opponent of imperialism and nationalism, and analyst of violence and war, best known for her novels and short stories, articles and critical commentaries, and her feminist treatise, Women and Labour. Expounding her groundbreaking ideas and analyses to a new generation of sociologists, it presents Schreiner as one of the first proponents of an intersectional analysis, in her treatment of the great questions of the age – on labour, women and race – as mutually reinforcing and also bound together with capitalism, imperialism and war in society. Through an analysis of her use of different genres of writing in representing the complexities of social life and oppressions, the author reveals a combination of social theory with practical substantive examples and analysis at the core of Schreiner’s intellectual and moral project – an approach that put her at odds with her contemporaries but shows her to be a forerunner of present-day sociological thinking. An examination of the significance for sociology of the work of a figure, the importance of whose thought is only now being recognised, Reintroducing Olive Schreiner will appeal to scholars of sociology and social theory with interests in the history of the discipline, intersectionality and methods of research and analysis.

Author : Daniel R. Huebner
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 141 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2022-03-20
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781000556766

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Reintroducing George Herbert Mead by Daniel R. Huebner Pdf

George Herbert Mead has long been known for his social theory of meaning and the ‘self’ - an approach which becomes all the more relevant in light of the ways we develop and represent ourselves online. But recent scholarship has shown that Mead’s pragmatic philosophy can help us understand a much wider range of contemporary issues including how humans and natural environments mutually influence one another, how deliberative democracy can and should work, how thinking is dependent upon the body and on others, and how social changes in the present affect our understandings of the past. Historical scholarship has also changed what we know of Mead’s life, including new emphasis on his social reform efforts, his engagement with colonization and war, and critical reinterpretation of the works published after his death. This book provides an approachable introduction to Mead’s contemporary relevance in the social sciences, showing how a pragmatic view of social action serves as the core of Mead’s theory, offering striking insights into human agency, symbolism, politics, social change, temporality, and materiality. As such, it will appeal to scholars of sociology and the social sciences more broadly, with interests in social theory and the enduring importance of the sociological classics.

Author : Nathalie Bulle,Francesco Di Iorio
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 751 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2023-12-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783031415128

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The Palgrave Handbook of Methodological Individualism by Nathalie Bulle,Francesco Di Iorio Pdf

While methodological individualism is a fundamental approach within the social sciences, it is often misunderstood. This highlights the need for a discursive and up-to-date reference work analyzing this approach’s classic arguments and assumptions in the light of contemporary issues in sociology, economics and philosophy. This two-volume handbook presents the first comprehensive overview of methodological individualism. Chapters discuss historical and contemporary debates surrounding this central approach within the social sciences, as well as cutting edge developments related to the individualist tradition with philosophical and scientific implications. Bringing together multiple contributions from the world’s leading experts on this important tradition of theorizing, this collective endeavor provides teachers, researchers and students in sociology, economics, and philosophy with a reliable and critical understanding of the founding principles, key thinkers and intellectual development of MI since the late 19th century. ​

Author : Zaremohzzabieh, Zeinab,Abdullah, Haslinda,Ahrari, Seyedali
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 379 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2023-08-18
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781668488386

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Social Psychology Theories and Methods in Education by Zaremohzzabieh, Zeinab,Abdullah, Haslinda,Ahrari, Seyedali Pdf

The integration of social psychology and school education has long been a challenge for scholars, hindering progress in understanding student behavior and effective educational practices. Social Psychology Theories and Methods in Education addresses this critical issue by providing a comprehensive exploration of the intersection between these fields. Edited by esteemed scholars, this book fills the existing literature gap, covering diverse content concerns, theoretical perspectives, and research methods. It equips academic scholars, educators, researchers, and students with a robust foundation to apply social psychology in educational contexts, fostering impactful research and enhancing educational practices. Designed for academic scholars, Social Psychology Theories and Methods in Education is an invaluable resource for those seeking an enriched social-psychological approach to educational issues. Social psychologists, educators, educational researchers, and students will find this book highly beneficial as it empowers them to bridge the gap between theory and practice. With its current theories, methodologies, and trends in school education, this handbook enables readers to generate impactful research and enhance educational practices across diverse settings.

Author : R. Sooryamoorthy,Vivian Ojong
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2023-12-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781003815105

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Researching the ‘New Normal’ Social World by R. Sooryamoorthy,Vivian Ojong Pdf

This edited volume focuses on the changing research methodologies in social science research, prompted by the new social world shaped by the pandemic. It explores adaptations and developments to meet the demands of transforming social circumstances and showcases innovative alternative approaches. Featuring a range of international and interdisciplinary contributors who discuss the context of social science research in the "new normal", the book sets out the need to redesign research to address present-day challenges for the post-pandemic. Chapters share methodological innovations and demonstrate how applicable these new and adapted methodologies are to a world post-pandemic, discussing a wide range of innovative, digital-first research methods with practical analysis. The role of technology and its application in social science research during this transition is explored in particular, alongside new approaches to quantitative and qualitative research that feature innovations in ethnography, online data collection, and ethical protocols for research. Ultimately offering a comprehensive exploration of adaptive and innovative social science research methodologies suited to the current social context, the book will be relevant to researchers, academics, and scholars in the fields of research methods, research technologies, and the sociology of education.

Author : Craig Calhoun
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2010-09-14
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780231151122

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Robert K. Merton by Craig Calhoun Pdf

Includes bibliographical references (p. ) and index.

Author : Lewis A. Coser
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 547 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2017-07-12
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781351481205

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The Idea of Social Structure by Lewis A. Coser Pdf

Written and compiled by friends and former students, The Idea of Social Structure honors Robert K. Merton, considered one of the premier sociologists of the twentieth century. Along with Talcott Parsons and Marion J. Levy, Merton was emphatic in his use of the term "social structure"—however different they were in defining and refining the term. The chapters in this volume address many of Merton's diverse sociological theories and, in turn, his theories' impact upon a very large sociological territory. The volume includes major statements on the context of working with Merton by Lewis A. Coser, Paul F. Lazarsfeld, Robert A. Nisbet, and Seymour Martin Lipset, as well as memorable statements covering Merton's interests in the sociology of knowledge and science, planning communities, medical education, relative deprivation, everyday life, political roles, and communication media. This is a powerful sourcebook for understanding the work of Merton and of his intellectual successors. Nisbet called the decade of the 1930s among the most vital and creative periods in American history. It was certainly a period of intense struggle—political, military, and ideological. But the formation of modern sociology was without question one of the crowning achievements in the scientific evolution of the century. The volume is sharply focused on Merton's work and deeply appreciative of the nature of his contribution. It is a landmark effort in the study of sociology as history.

Author : Alfonso Gambardella,Franco Malerba
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1999-11-18
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0521643031

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The Organization of Economic Innovation in Europe by Alfonso Gambardella,Franco Malerba Pdf

The structures and dynamics of technological innovation in Europe analysed in theory and in practice.

Author : Charles Crothers
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0745801226

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Robert K. Merton by Charles Crothers Pdf

Author : Steven Shapin
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2018-11-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780226398488

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The Scientific Revolution by Steven Shapin Pdf

This scholarly and accessible study presents “a provocative new reading” of the late sixteenth- and seventeenth-century advances in scientific inquiry (Kirkus Reviews). In The Scientific Revolution, historian Steven Shapin challenges the very idea that any such a “revolution” ever took place. Rejecting the narrative that a new and unifying paradigm suddenly took hold, he demonstrates how the conduct of science emerged from a wide array of early modern philosophical agendas, political commitments, and religious beliefs. In this analysis, early modern science is shown not as a set of disembodied ideas, but as historically situated ways of knowing and doing. Shapin shows that every principle identified as the modernizing essence of science—whether it’s experimentalism, mathematical methodology, or a mechanical conception of nature—was in fact contested by sixteenth- and seventeenth-century practitioners with equal claims to modernity. Shapin argues that this contested legacy is nevertheless rightly understood as the origin of modern science, its problems as well as its acknowledged achievements. This updated edition includes a new bibliographic essay featuring the latest scholarship. “An excellent book.” —Anthony Gottlieb, New York Times Book Review

Author : Linda N. Groat,David Wang
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2013-04-03
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781118418512

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Architectural Research Methods by Linda N. Groat,David Wang Pdf

A practical guide to research for architects and designers—now updated and expanded! From searching for the best glass to prevent glare to determining how clients might react to the color choice for restaurant walls, research is a crucial tool that architects must master in order to effectively address the technical, aesthetic, and behavioral issues that arise in their work. This book's unique coverage of research methods is specifically targeted to help professional designers and researchers better conduct and understand research. Part I explores basic research issues and concepts, and includes chapters on relating theory to method and design to research. Part II gives a comprehensive treatment of specific strategies for investigating built forms. In all, the book covers seven types of research, including historical, qualitative, correlational, experimental, simulation, logical argumentation, and case studies and mixed methods. Features new to this edition include: Strategies for investigation, practical examples, and resources for additional information A look at current trends and innovations in research Coverage of design studio–based research that shows how strategies described in the book can be employed in real life A discussion of digital media and online research New and updated examples of research studies A new chapter on the relationship between design and research Architectural Research Methods is an essential reference for architecture students and researchers as well as architects, interior designers, landscape architects, and building product manufacturers.

Author : Georg Franck
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2020-04-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783030415327

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Vanity Fairs by Georg Franck Pdf

This book offers readers a comprehensive introduction to the economy of attention from the perspective of the basic motive of the pursuit of attention: self-esteem. As a jumping-off point, it states the stark equation at the heart of this economy— that the self-esteem one can afford depends on one’s income of appreciative attention. The information markets in which participants compete to play a role in the consciousness of others are described as ‘vanity fairs’. Since the pursuit of self-esteem is highly effective when it comes to mobilizing human energies, vanity fairs are not just playgrounds of individual passions, but have been utilized by society since time immemorial as markets for particularly challenging demands. Starting with an analysis of the interface that connects the social economy of attention with the intra-psychic economy of self-esteem, the book then examines two main cases in point: modern science and the post-modern media culture. On the one hand we have scientists working for a ‘wage of fame’, who invest their own attention into getting the attention of others. On the other, today’s dominant media have left the sale of information behind to focus solely on the attraction of attention, which is sold as a service to the advertising industry. In each case the use of attention as a means of payment is key to its phenomenal success. But success comes at a price: the dark side of this monetization of attention is a kind of ’climate change’ in the collective mental sphere which threatens the very existence of our social fabric.