The Uses Of Sociology

The Uses of Sociology discusses whether sociological knowledge is important.It introduces students to the main ways in which sociology is practised in theworld ... » 

The Uses of Sociology discusses whether sociological knowledge is important.It introduces students to the main ways in which sociology is practised in theworld and explores the major debates concerning its social purposes.Explores questions concerning the usefulness of sociology and the problemsinvolved in engaging in social intervention.Includes readings which students can use to evaluate the usefulness ofdifferent sociological perspectives.Compares and contrasts different sociological traditions and their engagementswith the social.Forms part of a fourbook series on sociology and society.For more information about this book and the Sociology Society series visitthe accompanying website at http www.blackwellpublishing.comou «