Drawing on the work of Gadamer, the book demonstrates that a sociology which focuses on social relations does not imply a return to idealism, nor a retreat into individualism, nor a rejection of critique. Rather, a hermeneutic sociology which prioritises human social relations is the only coherent paradigm which is available today. The author argues that sociologists studying the dramatic social transformations which are currently occuring should focus on social relations between humans; they should not attempt to understand contemporary changes in terms of structure and agency.
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CONTRIBUTORS: Anthony King
EAN: 9780415263344
COUNTRY: United Kingdom
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WEIGHT: 566 g
HEIGHT: 234 cm
PUBLISHED BY: Taylor & Francis Ltd
DATE PUBLISHED: 2004-04-15
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GENRE: SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General
WIDTH: 156 cm
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Sociology and anthropology
Anthony King is Professor in Sociology at Exeter University.
