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Society and Politics in Germany: 1500-1750

by G. Benecke

First Published in 2006. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Society and State in the Gulf and Arab Peninsula: A Different Perspective (Routledge Library Editions: The Arab Nation)

by Khaldoun Nassan Al-Naqeeb

This book is both a history and contemporary analysis. Charting the main turnpoints as the growth of cities, trade routes, the petroleum industry and growth of the authoritarian state the author argues that central bureaucratic control is limiting growth. He describes the state as governed by the interests of the ruling family who continue to block opportunities for social mobility. He is also critical of the lack of a broad, productive base in the economy, the export of capital and its effect on investment in local resources, as well as the technological dependence on the West.

Society and the Teacher's Role (Routledge Library Editions: Education)

by Frank Musgrove Philip H Taylor

This study describes research into teachers’ role conceptions and uncertainties in different types of school and neighbourhood. The authors examine in particular pupils’ and parents’ conceptions of the teacher’s role, and the conflicts which teachers experience when they are exposed to different expectations and demands in a rapidly changing educational and social scene.

Society Part-2 - IAS Competitive Exam

by Vision Ias

Updated Value Additional Material for 2020 IAS examination on topic Society Part 2.

The Socio-Cognitive Approach to Communication and Pragmatics (Perspectives in Pragmatics, Philosophy & Psychology #33)

by Istvan Kecskes

The book aims to serve as a theoretical framework for the socio-cognitive approach (SCA) that is an alternative to the two main lines of pragmatics research: linguistic-philosophical pragmatics and sociocultural-interactional pragmatics. SCA broadens the scope of the field with an intent to incorporate not only L1 communication but also intercultural communication, and communication in a second language. The author integrates the pragmatic view of cooperation and the cognitive view of egocentrism and emphasizes that both cooperation and egocentrism are manifested in all phases of communication, albeit to varying extents. SCA places equal importance on the social and cognitive individual factors in pragmatics. The author claims that while (social) cooperation is an intention-directed practice that is governed by relevance, (individual) egocentrism is an attention-oriented trait dominated by salience.The book serves as a theoretical guide for researchers and students who would like to understand how we need to change first language-based theories to make sense of what happens not only in L1 but also in intercultural and multi-lingual interactions.

Socio-Technical Futures Shaping the Present: Empirical Examples and Analytical Challenges (Technikzukünfte, Wissenschaft und Gesellschaft / Futures of Technology, Science and Society)

by Andreas Lösch Armin Grunwald Martin Meister Ingo Schulz-Schaeffer

​The exploration of ways to conceptualize the shaping of the present by socio‐technical futures is the aim of this volume. Therefore it brings together contributions from Science and Technology Studies and Technology Assessment, which focus all on the question how socio-technical images of the future shape present processes of innovation and transformation starting from empirical case studies and generalizing specific findings or by tackling conceptual questions from the outset. A white paper of 23 authors, which aims to sensitize researchers and practitioners completes the volume.

Sociological Thought: From Comte To Sorokin

by Dr Francis Abraham Dr John Henry Morgan

This is essentially a textbook on Sociological Thought which examines critically the major Sociological thinkers from Comte to Sorokin. The sociological thinkers covered include Comte, Marx, Spencer, Durkheim, Pareto, Simmel, Weber, Mannheim, and Sorokin. Each chapter traces the formative influences, both intellectual and social, which have contributed to the social philosophy of the thinker. A short introduction to each sociological master, titled Life and Times, gives a very useful insight, to the social and political environment and the intellectual traditions, to which the major theorists react. The book is written in a lucid, easy-to-read manner, and essentially sums up the development of sociological thought for over two centuries.

The Sociological Vision

by Christopher Pieper

New Edition Now Available! What is sociology? Will I like it? Does it matter in the world? Can it help me? The Sociological Vision is designed to answer these questions and cultivate a new way of seeing social life. Geared primarily toward students beginning a journey into the social sciences, or for those with general curiosity for the subject, The Sociological Vision offers a glimpse into the fascinating, revelatory, and occasionally fun world of sociology. Consider it a " sampler platter" for studying human societies and cultures. The book uses a historical approach, a comparative glance, and a critical eye. It shows students how to hone the skills we all have as "armchair" sociologists in observing, describing, explaining, and evaluating the social world in more systematic ways. It encourages readers to ask tough questions about society and themselves. The book emphasizes the individual's role as both participant in society and a recipient of societal influences. Finally, it focuses on how we each build the social order and considers the larger impacts of these small actions.

Sociological Worlds: Comparative and Historical Readings on Society

by Stephen K. Sanderson

First Published in 2000. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Sociology: A Systematic Introduction (International Library of Sociology #Vol. 16)

by Harry M. Johnson

First published in 1998. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Sociology 3 - Sociological Theories

by Dr S. R. Myneni

The book Sociology 3: Sociological Theories by Dr. S.R. Myneni offers a comprehensive exploration of sociological theories, structured into six units. It delves into foundational theories of social thought by renowned figures like Max Weber, Emile Durkheim, and Karl Marx, while also exploring Indian sociologists like M.N. Srinivas. The book examines the evolution and function of states, theories of social change, and the factors and consequences of these changes, including globalization's effects on Indian society. It highlights the contributions of Indian social thinkers like Mahatma Gandhi, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, and Amartya Sen, and their impact on social transformation. The final units provide insights into global ideologies such as socialism, feminism, and nationalism, fostering a nuanced understanding of social integration and transformation. Ideal for students of sociology and law, the book emphasizes the interplay of historical contexts, cultural values, and individual agency, making it a vital resource for academic and practical applications in sociological studies.

The Sociology and Politics of Health: A Reader

by David Banks Michael Purdy

Health care systems, the role of health professionals and the experience of health and illness are all undergoing change and development as we enter the twenty-first century. The Sociology and Politics of Health is a collection of key readings through which to explore the sociological and political dimensions of health, illness and health care. Combining classic pieces with more up-to-date contributions, it includes examples taken from current domestic and international initiatives and draws on humanist, materialist, feminist and constructionalist perspectives. The Sociology and Politics of Health covers: * ideology and policy * social stratification * professionalisation * the experience of health and illness. * This reader offers health studies students, nurses and other health professionals an invaluable introduction to an increasingly important field of social inquiry.

Sociology and Socialism in Contemporary China

by Siu-lun Wong

First published in 1979. Sociology flourished in China during the 1930s and 1940s but with the establishment of the People's Republic of China, controversies arose over the place of sociology in the process of socialist construction. Siu-lun Wong analyses the reasons for this change in the fortune of sociological studies in China and examines it in relation to the country's contemporary political system.

Sociology and the School (Routledge Library Editions: Education)

by Peter Woods

This is an introduction to interactionist work in education during the 1970s and 80s. The interactionist viewpoint concentrates on how people construct meanings in the ebb and flow of everyday life – what they think and do, how they react to one another – and has in recent years established itself as one of the leading approaches in education. It has generated illuminating research studies which, by being firmly based in the real world of teaching and dealing with the fine-grained details of school life, have helped to break down the barriers between teacher and researcher. This volume presents the results of this valuable work, within a coherent theoretical framework, by focusing on the major interactionist concepts of situation, perspectives, cultures, strategies, negotiation and careers. By bringing them together in this way, the author demonstrates their collective potential for the deeper understanding of school life and the possibilities for sociological theory. His book therefore offers both a summary of and a reflection on achievement in the area of interactionism as it relates to schools.

Sociology and the Stereotype of the Criminal

by Dennis Chapman

Tavistock Press was established as a co-operative venture between the Tavistock Institute and Routledge & Kegan Paul (RKP) in the 1950s to produce a series of major contributions across the social sciences. This volume is part of a 2001 reissue of a selection of those important works which have since gone out of print, or are difficult to locate. Published by Routledge, 112 volumes in total are being brought together under the name The International Behavioural and Social Sciences Library: Classics from the Tavistock Press. Reproduced here in facsimile, this volume was originally published in 1968 and is available individually. The collection is also available in a number of themed mini-sets of between 5 and 13 volumes, or as a complete collection.

Sociology: The Key Concepts (Routledge Key Guides)

by John Scott

An essential A-Z guide to the full range of sociological thought, Sociology: The Key Concepts is an important addition to the established and successful Key Concepts series. Fully cross-referenced with an extensive glossary, this accessible text also includes: alphabetical listings of key concepts for ease of use suggestions for further reading to enhance understanding of areas covered entries on ‘traditionalism’ ‘race and racialization’ and ‘modernity’. Bringing together an international range of highly regarded contributors from the full spectrum of disciplines, this useful reference guide is the ideal resource for those studying or interested in this popular area.

Sociology Lit Taste Ils 90 (International Library of Sociology)

by Levin L. Schucking

First Published in 1998. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

The Sociology of Adult & Continuing Education (Routledge Library Editions: Education)

by Peter Jarvis

This book provides a comprehensive sociological overview of adult and continuing education. It draws on all branches of sociology rather than advocating one approach. It examines the theories of all the significant sociological writers in the field such as Knowles, Marx, Freire and Gramsci and sets them in the broader intellectual context. It also considers the content of the curriculum in adult education and the place of adult education in society at large. The author indicates the strengths and weaknesses of the different sociological perspectives and demonstrates how they can be used to analyse the function and purpose of adult and continuing education.

The Sociology of Colonies [Part 2]: An Introduction to the Study of Race Contact (International Library of Sociology)

by Rene Maunier

First published in 1998. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

A Sociology of Special Education (Routledge Library Editions: Education)

by Sally Tomlinson

At the time of original publication, special education in Britain was permeated by an ideology of benevolent humanitarianism and this is ostensibly the moral framework within which the professionals – teachers, educational psychologists, medical officers – operate. The author widens the debate about special education by introducing sociological perspectives and considering the structural relationships that are produced both within the system and in the wider society when part of a mass education system develops separately, as ‘special’ rather than normal. She outlines the origin and development of special education, stressing the conflicts involved and the role played by vested interests, and criticizes the current rhetoric of ‘special needs’. Among the issues and dilemmas that she identifies, the problems of selection, assessment, integration and the curriculum for special schools are discussed in details, and the position of parents, pupils and teachers within the system is examined. The author gives particular attention in a separate chapter to the problems and position of ethnic minorities.

The Sociology of the Colonies [Part 1]: An Introduction to the Study of Race Contact (International Library of Sociology)

by Rene Maunier

First published in 1998. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

The Sociology of Urban Living

by Harold E. Nottridge

The urban setting in which people live has an important influence upon the organization and planning of their social lives. H. E. Nottridge here presents a valuable introduction to the field of urban sociology, showing that it is a theoretical discipline which is worthy of consideration in its own right. Throughout his account Mr Nottridge places strong emphasis on the need for comparative perspectives. He uses a wide range of source material from urban environments as far apart as shanty towns in developing countries and the great metropolitan complexity of London. He covers such topics as scope and methods in urban sociology, social differences in towns and , in the context of urban social structure, the family and network theories. He also analyses the work of the Chicago School of Weber, Tonnies, Park, Redfield and Wirth, assessing their value for mdoern urban sociology. The author concludes with an examination of housing, migration and urban poverty. This book was first published in 1972.

Sociology: Principles of Sociology with an Introduction to Sociological Thought - Competitive Exam

by C N Shankar Rao

This textbook has been comprehensively written to acquaint the students with the fundamental concepts of Sociology as well as provide an introduction to the diverse aspects of Sociology. Students will be introduced to the origins of Sociology as a discipline and would get to explore relevant topics such as inequality, institutions, control, change, disorganisation and problems in the society. Topics such as applied sociology and sociological thought have also been discussed to give a complete overview of the subject. This textbook not only caters to the requirements of the undergraduate students of Sociology and Law courses but is also a useful reference for postgraduate students and aspirants appearing for various competitive examinations.

Sociology Renaissnc Ils 101 (International Library of Sociology #Vol. 9)

by Alfred Von Martin

First published in 1998. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Sociology Through Emotions: A Concise Reader

by Scott R. Harris

Offering an accessible and intriguing look at emotions in society, Sociology Through Emotions collects together contemporary qualitative research that illuminates many of sociology’s central concepts and topics, from culture, socialization, and inequality to family, crime, healthcare, religion, and social movements.This book appeals to instructors who want to highlight the social factors that shape emotions as well as the impact of emotions on social life. It is an attractive supplement for courses on introduction to sociology, self and society, social psychology, and others focused on interaction, culture, and meaning making.

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