The Shape of Sociology for the 21st Century

<p>"This is an important and thought-provoking collection of contemporary articles on the current crisis in social theory."<br/><strong><strong><em>- Professor Roger Penn</em></strong><strong><em>, Lancaster University</em></strong></strong> </p>"With a comprehensive vision, great sociologists from around the world address the challenges of the new century." <strong><em><br/>- Professor Michael Burawoy</em></strong><strong><strong><em>, University of California, Berkeley</em></strong></strong> <br/><br/>Over the past century, the field of sociology has experienced extraordinary expansion and vitality. But is this growth positive or negative - a promise of diversity or a threat of fragmentation?<p>This critical volume explores the meaning of sociology and sociological knowledge in light of the recent growth and institutionalization of the discipline. A stellar group of international authors powerfully identify, question, and transform key assumptions in sociology.</p><p>Leading us through the challenges faced by sociology, and the possible strategies for addressing them in the future, the book includes key issues such as:</p><ul> <li>globalization</li> <li>development</li> <li>social policy</li> <li>inequality. </li></ul><p>An important companion for advanced undergraduates, postgraduates and researchers engaged with contemporary sociological theory, sociology of knowledge and sociological analysis. </p>