In Defence of Sociology (eBook)

Anthony Giddens is a British sociologist who is known for his theory of structuration and his holistic view of modern societies.

Preface.

1. In Defence of Sociology.

2. Living in a Post-Traditional Society.

3. What is Social Science?.

4. Functionalism: Aprés la Lutte.

5. 'Britishness' and the Social Sciences.

6. The Future of Anthropology.

7. Four Myths in the History of Social Thought.

8. Auguste Comte and Positivism.

9. The Suicide Problem in French Sociology.

10. Reason Without Revolution?: Habermas's Theory of
Communicative Action. .

11. Literature and Society: Raymond Williams.

12. T. H. Marshall, the State and Democracy.

13. Brave New World: The New Context of Politics.

14. The Labour Party and British Politics.

Notes.

Index.

"Excellently understandable." The Times Higher Education
Supplement

"It is difficult to imagine social-scientific thought and
practice in Britain and much of Continental Europe without the
distinctive contribution of Anthony Giddens ... In Defence of
Sociology ... is a powerful restatement of the ways in which
Giddens believes sociology should address the contemporary world.
It brings under one cover Giddens's most recent studies and
reassessments of some older ones." The Times Literary
Supplement

"[A] timely defence of the discipline. In Defence of
Sociology is reflective sociological theorising at its finest.
It is a work that connects sociology to current social and
political issues with theoretical lucidity and rigour." The
Australian

"Erudition and enormous breadth of analysis ... delivered in
accessible and enjoyable writing style." Thesis Eleven