Sociology and Ideology (International Studies in Sociology and Social Anthropology) (International Studies in Sociology and Social Anthropology)

Sociology in particular is the scene of heated debates about ideology. This work brings together a series of articles that throw light on selected aspects of this intricate matter by sociologists such as Boudon, Wittrock, Arnason, Touraine, Secombe, and Sternberg. When examining how the social sciences have dealt with ideology, one's first impression is often one of considerable confusion. Sociology in particular is the scene of heated debates about ideology. These debates go sometimes so far as to echo doubts of participants with regard to their opponents' scientific endeavor, even straightforward denials of their scientific status. This volume brings together a series of articles that throw light on selected aspects of this intricate matter by well-known sociologists Boudon, Wittrock, Arnason, Touraine, Smolicz, Secombe, Wieviorka, Ben-Rafael and Sternberg. Annotation Representing different views on the role of ideology in sociological pursuits, and on the sociological study of ideology, these seven essays consider the relationship between ideology and relativism, modernity, economic globalization, linguistic pluralism, critical reflexivity, and identity. The authors examine sociological practice as it has varied over time and as it is employed in different geographical locations, contrasting sociological work with that of other social sciences. Annotation 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Edited By Eliezer Ben-rafael. Includes Bibliographical References And Indexes.