Download or read book Symbolic Interactionism written by Herbert Blumer and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1986 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a collection of articles dealing with the point of view of symbolic interactionism and with the topic of methodology in the discipline of sociology. It is written by the leading figure in the school of symbolic interactionism, and presents what might be regarded as the most authoritative statement of its point of view, outlining its fundamental premises and sketching their implications for sociological study. Blumer states that symbolic interactionism rests on three premises: that human beings act toward things on the basis of the meanings of things have for them; that the meaning of such things derives from the social interaction one has with one's fellows; and that these meanings are handled in, and modified through, an interpretive process.
Download or read book Industrialization as an Agent of Social Change written by Herbert Blumer and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-01-16 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Herbert Blumer wrote continuously and voluminously, and consequently left a vast array of unpublished work at the time of his death in 1987. This posthumously published volume testifies further to his perceptive analysis of large-scale social organizations and elegant application of symbolic interactionist principles. Blumer's focus on the processual nature of social life and on the significance of the communicative interpretation of social contexts is manifest in his theory of industrialization and social change. His theory entails three major points: industrialization must be seen in processual terms, and the industrialization process is different for different historical periods; the consequences of industrialization are a function of the interpretive nature of human action and resembles a neutral framework within which groups interpret the meaning of industrial relations, and the industrial sector must be viewed in terms of power relations; industrial societies contain inherently conflicting interests. The editors' introductory essay outlines Blumer's metatheoretical stance (symbolic interactionism) and its emphasis on the adjustive character of social life. It places Blumer's theory in the context of contemporary macro theory, including world systems theory, resource dependence theory, and modernization theory.
Download or read book A Critique of Contemporary American Sociology written by Ted R. Vaughan and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 1993 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part 1 Part I: Introduction Chapter 2 The Crisis in Contemporary American Sociology: A Critique of the Discipline's Dominant Paradigm Chapter 3 The Bureaucratization of Sociology: Its Impact on Theory and Research Chapter 4 Ethnicity and Gender: The View from Above versus the View from Below Part 5 Part II: Introduction Chapter 6 Bureaucratic Secrets and Adversarial Methods of Social Research Chapter 7 Sociologist as Citizen-Scholar: A Symbolic Interactionist Alternative to Normal Sociology Chapter 8 The Rise of the Wisconsin School of Status-Attainment Research Chapter 9 Academic Labor Markets and the Sociology Temporary Chapter 10 Ideology and the Celebration of Applied Sociology Chapter 11 Western Sociology and the Third World: Asymmetrical Forms of Understanding and the Inadequacy of Sociological Discourse Chapter 12 The Rise and Fall of The American Sociologist
Download or read book Selected Works of Herbert Blumer written by Herbert Blumer and published by University of Illinois Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides a realistic appraisal and consideration of Blumer's work, as it addresses America's racial, political, and labor problems - his 'Public Philosophy' - refuting the characterization of Blumer as primarily a social psychologist of the self.
Download or read book Critiques of Research in the Social Sciences written by and published by Transaction Publishers. This book was released on 1979-01-01 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Myth of the Madding Crowd written by Clark McPhail and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-09-29 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crowd behavior is one of the most colorful but least understood forms of human social behavior. This volume is a major contribution to the field of collective behavior, with implications for social movement analysis.McPhail's critical assessment of the major theories of crowd behavior establishes that, whatever their particular limitations and strengths, all share a general and serious flaw: their explanations were developed without prior examination of the behaviors to be explained. Drawing on a wide range of empirical studies that include his own careful field work, the author offers a new characterization of temporary gatherings. He presents a life cycle of gatherings and a taxonomy of forms of collective behavior within gatherings, as well as combinations of these forms and gatherings into larger events, campaigns and waves. McPhail also develops a new explanation for various ways in which purposive actors construct collective actions.
Download or read book The Methodology of Herbert Blumer written by Kenneth Baugh and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2006-11-02 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a comprehensive account of the contributions of Herbert Blumer to the methodology of social research.
Download or read book Contemporary Social and Sociological Theory written by Kenneth Allan and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2013 with total page 489 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the Third Edition of Ken Allan's highly-praised Contemporary Social and Sociological Theory book, sociological theories and theorists are explored using a straightforward approach and conversational, jargon-free language. Filled with examples drawn from everyday life, this edition highlights diversity in contemporary society, exploring theories of race, gender, and sexuality that address some of today's most important social concerns. Through this textbook students will learn to think theoretically and apply to their own lives.
Download or read book Sociological Theory in the Contemporary Era written by Scott Appelrouth and published by Pine Forge Press. This book was released on 2010-11-29 with total page 705 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Combines the major writings of sociology's core contemporary theorists with a historical and theoretical framework for understanding these works. This text enables students to compare and contrast core concepts and ideas, stresses contemporary applications and examples, and provides a variety of visuals and pedagogical devices.
Download or read book George Herbert Mead and Human Conduct written by Herbert Blumer and published by Rowman Altamira. This book was released on 2004 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work analyzes George Herbert Mead's position in the study of human conduct. It covers Mead's ideas for developing the theoretical and methodological position of symbolic interactionism. It also explores social processes embodied in and formed through social action.
Download or read book Sammlung written by George Herbert Mead and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Contemporary Sociological Theory written by Bert N Adams and published by Pine Forge Press. This book was released on 2002-01-16 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The strengths of this text are the breadth of theories covered; the integration of gender-related topics3⁄4 family, work, religion; the use of substantial quotes from primary texts; the consistent inclusion of methodological issues....I have no doubt that it will find a solid position in the field of theory texts." --Kathleen Slobin, North Dakota State University
Download or read book Contemporary Sociological Theory written by Bert N Adams and published by SAGE Publications. This book was released on 2002-01-16 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The strengths of this text are the breadth of theories covered; the integration of gender-related topics3⁄4 family, work, religion; the use of substantial quotes from primary texts; the consistent inclusion of methodological issues....I have no doubt that it will find a solid position in the field of theory texts." --Kathleen Slobin, North Dakota State University A concise, yet surprisingly comprehensive theory text, given the range of ideas, historical context, and theorists discussed. Unlike other books of the type, Contemporary Sociological Theory focuses on how the pivotal theories contributed not only to the development of the field, but also to the evolution of ideas concerning social life.
Download or read book Blue Ribbon Papers written by Norman K. Denzin and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2011-05-11 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether there ever existed a genuine sociological school of thought based on interactionsim at the University Chicago? and whether Herbert Blumer misinterpreted the major thrust of George Herbert Mead's thought? This title addresses these questions.
Download or read book Educational Transformation written by Akamai University and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2019-08-01 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Educational Transformation is a discussion of the advancement of higher education for the betterment of the human condition and sustainability of the planet. The authors are fully committed to this mission and have addressed elements in this book which will assist likeminded professionals in their contributions toward human advancement. Akamai is dedicated to the betterment of the human condition and sustainability of the planet.
Download or read book Contemporary Social and Sociological Theory written by Kenneth Allan and published by Pine Forge Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 473 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An upper division undergraduate social theory textbook that introduces the student to the multitude of different theorists. This book helps students grasp theories and their relevance and application to modern life.
Download or read book The Routledge International Handbook of Interactionism written by Dirk vom Lehn and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-05-26 with total page 564 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Routledge International Handbook of Interactionism demonstrates the promise and diversity of the interactionist perspective in social science today, providing students and practitioners with an overview of the impressive developments in interactionist theory, methods and research. Thematically organized, it explores the history of interactionism and the contemporary state of the field, considering the ways in which scholars approach topics that are central to interactionism. As such, it presents discussions of self, identity, gender and sexuality, race, emotions, social organization, media and the internet, and social problems. With attention to new developments in methods and methodologies, including digital ethnography, visual methods and research ethics, the authors also engage with new areas of investigation that have emerged in light of current societal developments, such as policing and police violence, interactionism beyond binaries and social media. Providing a comprehensive overview of the current state and possible future of interactionist research, it will appeal to interactionist scholars, as well as to established sociologists and students of sociology who have an interest in latest developments in interactionism.
