Discourse on Applied Sociology: Volume 1: Theoretical Perspectives (Key Issues in Modern Sociology) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1843312549 ISBN 13: 9781843312543

Publisher: Anthem Press, 2007

Synopsis

This engaging two-volume study pursues a balance between theoretical and practical sociology.

Volume I, subtitled ‘Theoretical Perspectives’, focuses on the problems and prospects of applied sociology in an era of globalization. The essays emphasize the close association of applied sociology with altruism, identity formation, race and ethnicity. They evaluate the empirical ‘truths’ of sociological theories and examine their relevance for contemporary research, poverty, demographic issues and social policies. The authors agree that the ultimate test of theory is the extent to which it can produce knowledge that ‘works’.

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This engaging and wide-ranging two-volume study urges a balance between theoretical and practical sociology.

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This engaging two-volume study urges a balance between theoretical and practical sociology. Applied sociologists adapt theoretical knowledge to actual human situations, using it to formulate social policy, investigate domestic and international social problems and create a pragmatic ‘sociology of possibility’.    These essays emphasize the close association of applied sociology with altruism, identity formation, race and ethnicity. They evaluate the empirical ‘truths’ of sociological theories and examine their relevance for contemporary research, poverty, demographic issues and social policies framed in the context of globalization.    Each chapter of the study provides some workable guidelines for social scientists, policymakers, planners, administrators and social activists. The reader is also introduced to the sophisticated research methods employed in the social sciences. Excessive theorizing is avoided as modern crises precipitated by war, terrorism, anarchy and poverty are examined in practical and realistic terms.

About this edition

• Publisher: Anthem Press
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1843312549
• ISBN 13: 9781843312543
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 288
• Editor: Dasgupta Samir, Driskell Robyn