In this major revision of his earlier Sociology Revisited, Murray Knuttila examines the trends and theories in the discipline of sociology. Although each of these perspectives--structural functionalist, Marxist and neo-Marxist, symbolic interactionist--offers insights into understanding the human condition and society, none can provide satisfactory answers to all the questions that sociologists pose.  Knuttila proposes an alternative approach--adapted from the work of British sociologist Anthony Giddens and infused with the philosophy of the American sociologist C.W. Mills-- that begins by examining the structure or organization of biological reproduction and material production within a society. As he notes, "most of the important new directions in sociological thinking and analysis during the past two decades have been stimulated and influenced by feminism", and recnet feminist studies on work and the family are of great significance to sociology today. Consequently, this new approach to social analysis draws on feminist theory and on materialist analysis.  Introducing Sociology: A Critical Perspective introduces students to the basic principles of the sociological perspective and to the basic concepts and language of sociology, as well as to "the promise" of the sociological imagination as laid out by C.W. Mills. Knuttila writes: "to understand ourselves, we must be capable of answering questions that draw our attention to the impact of the social environment on ourselves and others." To illustrate the nature of social analysis, Knuttila focuses on the issues of social inequality, political power, deviance, and familial relations.

Introducing Sociology: A Critical Perspective

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Knuttila, Murray

Psychology & Counseling

Oxford University Press

This new edition offers an alternative approach to sociology that has been adapted from the work of British sociologist Anthony Giddens and infused with the philosophy of the controversial American sociologist C. Wright Mills. This approach begins by examining the structure and organization of biological reproduction and material production within a society. Knuttila argues that sociology must be understood as a distinct way of thinking about human social behaviour in our diverse social worlds.

Politics & Social Sciences

Sociology

Introducing Sociology: A Critical Approach, presents the basic concepts and language of sociology in a concise and accessible manner, while providing a critical overview of the development of sociological theory. By focussing on such topics as "biology and culture", and "science, theory, and the origins of sociology", the text allows students to explore the nature of sociological analysis.

Introducing Sociology: A Critical Approach

Designed to stimulate systematic and critical thought, this unique introductory text presents the basic theories and language of sociology in a concise, accessible manner, while providing a critical overview of the development of sociological theory. Divided into three parts, the text begins with a survey of the sociological concepts used to understand human beings and their behaviour. Part II provides a critical overview of key developments in sociological theory, focusing in particular on how recent feminist critiques have placed earlier theoretical work in question. Part III illustrates the nature of sociological analysis by describing sociological research methods and by using concepts and theories from earlier in the book to introduce a number of the ways that sociologists look at issues such as inequality, health, deviance, ethnic and race relations, familial relations, and globalization.

Introducing Sociology A Critical Approach, 5e

Magnan, André

Eroding a Way of Life: Neoliberalism and the Family Farm

University of Regina Press

The Third Edition of State Theories: Classical, Global and Feminist Perspectives formally introduces a new co-author, Wendee Kubik. Since the first edition of State Theories was published thirteen years ago the capitalist system has undergone major transformations. These changes in the "real world" have been accompanied by major new theoretical developments in how scholars attempt to understand the structure, role, and operation of the state in capitalist societies. The revised text includes three new chapters that update both the historical context and recent theoretical developments in the field of state theories. One new chapter examines the rise and fall of the welfare state in the Fordist and post-Fordist eras as the context for understanding recent developments in pluralist and neo-Marxian theory, the recent debates surrounding the relevance and role of the nation state, and the post-modernist critique of so-called totalizing theories. A second new chapter considers the work of major feminist scholars as it addresses issues relating to relationships of women to class, power, and the gendered nature of the liberal democratic state. A new conclusion points to critical weaknesses in existing approaches, and suggests potential new theoretical and research directions. The Third Edition of State Theories: Classical, Global and Feminist Perspectives formally introduces a new co-author, Wendee Kubik. Since the first edition of State Theories was published thirteen years ago the capitalist system has undergone major transformations. These changes in the "real world" have been accompanied by major new theoretical developments in how scholars attempt to understand the structure, role, and operation of the state in capitalist societies. The revised text includes three new chapters that update both the historical context and recent theoretical developments in the field of state theories. One new chapter examines the rise and fall of the welfare state in the Fordist and post-Fordist eras as the context for understanding recent developments in pluralist and neo-Marxian theory, the recent debates surrounding the relevance and role of the nation state, and the post-modernist critique of so-called totalizing theories. A second new chapter considers the work of major feminist scholars as it addresses issues relating to relationships of women to class, power, and the gendered nature of the liberal democratic state. A new conclusion points to critical weaknesses in existing approaches, and suggests potential new theoretical and research directions.

State Theories (Third edition): Classical, Global and Feminist Perspectives

Kubik, Wendee

Politics & Government

Fernwood Publishing

Men commit crimes. Men are violent. Men start wars. Men have power. In Paying for Masculinity, Murray Knuttila argues that male dominance is best understood in the context of the particular mode of gender practice — hegemonic masculinity — that typifies patriarchal gender orders. This mode of masculinity permeates our society, media and culture. It persists because of “the patriarchal dividend” — men directly benefit from their dominance in society. But these benefits exact a price, first and foremost from women and girls. But, as boys and men are under pressure to “man up,” they too pay the costs: they die younger, go to prison, restrict their emotions and blunt their humanity. Simply put, men need to understand that the costs of practising this mode of masculinity far outweigh the benefits. Knuttila’s conceptual framework allows him to trace the history of the patriarchal dividend through various aspects of patriarchal capitalism, demonstrating how ingrained it is in our society, and to illustrate ways of encouraging non-hegemonic forms of masculinity, which are ultimately to the benefit of everyone.

Paying for Masculinity: Boys, Men and the Patriarchal Dividend

Social Sciences

State Theories: Classical, Global and Feminist Perspectives

This new edition updates the historical context of theories of the state by considering the impact of the decline of the welfare state in the post-Fordist era, the collapse of Eastern European and Soviet communism, and the emergence of the so-called global information-based economies. Theories that address the gendered nature of the liberal democratic state have been expanded by feminist and gay/lesbian theorizing. There is also a new analysis of recent developments in state theory. The book addresses the debates about the relevance of the nation state in the global era, the post-modernist critique of totaling theory, and the impact of identity politics on the process of theorizing the state.

Zed Books

This new edition updates the historical context of theories of the state by considering the impact of the decline of the welfare state in the post-Fordist era, the collapse of Eastern European and Soviet communism, and the emergence of the so-called global information-based economies. Theories that address the gendered nature of the liberal democratic state have been expanded by feminist and gay/lesbian theorizing. There is also a new analysis of recent developments in state theory. The book addresses the debates about the relevance of the nation state in the global era, the post-modernist critique of totaling theory, and the impact of identity politics on the process of theorizing the state.

State Theories: From Liberalism to the Challenge of Feminism

Fernwood Books Ltd

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Introducing Sociology: A Critical Perspective

Introducing Sociology: A Critical Perspective

Introducing Sociology: A Critical Approach

Introducing Sociology A Critical Approach, 5e

Eroding a Way of Life: Neoliberalism and the Family Farm

State Theories (Third edition): Classical, Global and Feminist Perspectives

Paying for Masculinity: Boys, Men and the Patriarchal Dividend

State Theories: Classical, Global and Feminist Perspectives

State Theories: Classical, Global and Feminist Perspectives

State Theories: From Liberalism to the Challenge of Feminism