The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Sociology (Wiley Blackwell Companions to Sociology)

The new, updated edition of the authoritative and comprehensive survey of modern sociology The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Sociology, Second Edition is an authoritative survey of the major topics, current and emerging trends, and contemporary issues in the study of human social relationships and institutions. A collection of contributions from globally-recognized scholars and experts explore the theoretical and methodological foundations of sociology, new and established debates, and the most current research in the field. Broad in scope, this book covers a multitude of topics ranging from crime, urbanization, sexuality, and education to new questions surrounding big data, authoritarian capitalism, and the rise of nationalism. Since the first edition of the Companion was published, new developments have emerged and new problems have been created such as the omnipresence of social media, political and institutional upheaval, and the global refugee and immigration crises. This revised and updated second edition describes and explains social changes that have occurred in the past several years, both within the field of sociology and society as a whole. Previous material has been updated to reflect current research, while eleven new chapters address topics including feminist theory, debt and social change, and armed conflict and war. This comprehensive volume: Offers an engaging and accessible guide to the field of sociology, revised and updated for the second edition Presents wide-ranging, comprehensive coverage of the discipline Explores issues of contemporary relevance such as digital media and consumption Reflects state-of-the-art scholarship and contemporary debates New chapters for the second edition cover essential topics including feminist theory, armed conflict, big data, authoritarian capitalism, debt and social change, and the rise of nationalism The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Sociology, Second Edition is an invaluable resource for academics and graduate students, researchers, scholars, and educators in the discipline of sociology and allied fields such as anthropology, human geography, political science, and psychology.ISBN : 9781119429401 Cover Title Page Copyright Page Contents Contributors Bios Introduction Part I Introduction Chapter 1 Classical Sociological Theory Defining “The Classical” Continuity and Change in Evaluating “The Classical” The French Mode of Classical Theorizing Scotland’s Classical Contributions Auguste Comte Invents “Sociologie” The Lasting Classical Voices References Chapter 2 Contemporary Social Theory Period 1: Positivism, Functionalism, and Its Others Period 2: Conflict, Culture, Language, and Identity Period 3: Return to the Real References Chapter 3 Quantitative Methods Introduction History and Philosophy Quantitative Research Goals Measurement Generalization Causation Conclusions References Chapter 4 Qualitative Methods References Part II Basic Topics Chapter 5 Action, Interaction, and Groups Meaning and Emotion in Social Interaction Empirical Tests of the Control Theories Multiple Identities Social Structural Influences on Meaning Group Processes and the Development of Meaning Future Potential for Linkage References Chapter 6 Social Network Analysis Introduction Whole Networks, Ego-Nets, and Two-Mode Networks Network Properties and Measures Statistical and Mixed Method Approaches References Chapter 7 Culturalizing Sociology Overview A Brief History From Cultural Sociology to Culturalized Sociology Culturalizing Sociological Theory Conclusions Note References Chapter 8 Deviance: A Sociology of Unconventionalities What Is Deviance? Some Contemporary Debates Enter Durkheim Implications of Durkheim’s Ideas Deviance and Social Control Moral Entrepreneurship Moral Panics Deviance, Change, and Stability1 Politics and Deviance Political Deviance versus Political Justice Political Trials and Judging Deviants Criminals as Heroes and Political Criminals Power and Morality in Regular Deviance Two Illustrations for Understanding Deviance Within Processes of Change and Stability Cultural Criminology Conclusions Note References Chapter 9 Criminology Introduction The Making of Law The Breaking of Law Single-Factor Reductionism Systemic Reductionism Multidisciplinary Approaches Interdisciplinary Explanations Society’s Reaction to Law Breaking Conclusion Notes References Chapter 10 Critical Sexualities Studies: Moving On Obdurate Features of Critical Sexualities Studies (CSS) The Emergence of CSS: Four Moments Complex Global Sexualities in the New Millennium Conclusion References Chapter 11 Racial and Ethnic Issues: Critical Race Approaches in the United States Introduction Critical Analysis of Mainstream Race and Ethnicity Theories Contemporary Critical Race Scholarship Resistance Conclusion References Chapter 12 Families Key Changes in Family Patterns Changes in Daily Lives: Family, Work, and Parenting The Future of the Family New Frontiers References Chapter 13 Sociology of Education Recent Trends: Race, Class, and Gender Policy Developments, School Choice, and School Organization Schools and Inequality in Context Emerging Issues Recent Sociological Insights on Higher Education Conclusions References Chapter 14 Sociology of Religion Globalizing Religion Rethinking Micro-Level Secularization Religion and Social Movements Religion’s Influence on Individuals Economic Outcomes Conclusion Note References Chapter 15 Medicine and Health Parsons and the Role of Theory The Post-Parsons Era (1952–1969) The Period of Maturity (1970–2000) The Present (2000–2020) Future Directions Conclusion References Chapter 16 Urbanization Theories of Urbanization Urbanization and Suburbanization Megalopolis, Exurbia, Multinucleated Metropolitan Region, Crisis Driven Urbanization Urbanization in Less-Developed Countries Contemporary Urbanization Trends: Mega-Cities and Global Cities References Chapter 17 Environmental Sociology Introduction From Constructivism and Realism to Agnosticism and Pragmatism Anthropogenic Causes of Environmental Problems Social Impacts of Environmental Problems The Way Forward: Solutions Conclusion Notes References Chapter 18 Social Movements, Protest, and Practices of Social Change The Actor: What Is a Social Movement? The Action: What Do Movements Do? Strategic Practices: How Do Movements Seek Social Change? Conclusions References Chapter 19 War and Society Born or Bred for War? The Universality of War Why War? What War Feels Like Where Do Warriors Come From? The Progress of War Conquest, Genocide, and Armageddon How Wars Build An Unseen Global War in the Twenty-first Century? References Chapter 20 Immigration The Origins of Immigration Immigrant Assimilation and Integration Implications of Immigration on Race Relations and Identity Immigration Control: Mechanisms of Inclusion and Exclusion Changes in Immigrant Receiving Societies Conclusion Note References Chapter 21 The Sociology of Consumption Historical Context Theoretical Perspectives Consumption, Culture, and Society Objects of Consumption Subjects of Consumption Places and Spaces of Consumption Money, Credit, and Debt Food Politics of Consumption Collaborative Consumption, Prosumption, and the Sharing Economy Conclusion References Chapter 22 Digital Technology, Social Media, and Techno-Social Life Introduction Understanding the “Techno” Understanding the “Social” The Growth of a Participatory Culture Features of Mediated Digital Environments Key Issues and Impacts Being Plugged In ... To Society References Chapter 23 Contemporary Feminist Theory Second-Wave Feminisms Feminist Theories of Gender and Compulsory Heterosexuality Intersectionality Transnational and Decolonial Feminisms Transgender Theory Feminist Feelings Feminism After Humanism Feminist Theory as an Expanding Field References Part III Cutting Edge Issues Chapter 24 Big Data for Sociological Research Introduction What Is Big Data? Digitalized Life Digital Trace Data Digital Life Digital Instrumentation Opportunities Vulnerabilities Research Ethics Future Trends References Chapter 25 Toward a Sociology of Debt Introduction Debt as Sin Debt as Risk Debt as Power Debt and Social Change Conclusion Acknowledgment References Chapter 26 Sociology of Sport Introduction Sociology of Sport: Origins The Sociology of Sport in the United States/North America The Sociological Study of Sport in the United Kingdom The Sociology of Sport at 50 Whither the Sociological Study of Sport?: An Integrated Future for Ongoing Work2 Public Intellectuals and Active Scholars: Entering and Reshaping Sporting Discourse and Practice References Chapter 27 From Fordism to Brexit and Trump: Is Authoritarian Capitalism on the Rise? From Market Liberalism to Social Liberalism Returning with a Vengeance: Neoliberal Market Fundamentalism Neoliberal Legitimation Crisis: Crony Capitalism and American Decline Capitalism in the Age of Trump and Brexit: Authoritarian Capitalism on the Rise? Conclusion: Democracy or Authoritarianism? Notes References Index EULA

The new, updated edition of the authoritative and comprehensive survey of modern sociology

The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Sociology, Second Edition is an authoritative survey of the major topics, current and emerging trends, and contemporary issues in the study of human social relationships and institutions. A collection of contributions from globally-recognized scholars and experts explore the theoretical and methodological foundations of sociology, new and established debates, and the most current research in the field. Broad in scope, this book covers a multitude of topics ranging from crime, urbanization, sexuality, and education to new questions surrounding big data, authoritarian capitalism, and the rise of nationalism.

Since the first edition of the Companion was published, new developments have emerged and new problems have been created such as the omnipresence of social media, political and institutional upheaval, and the global refugee and immigration crises. This revised and updated second edition describes and explains social changes that have occurred in the past several years, both within the field of sociology and society as a whole. Previous material has been updated to reflect current research, while eleven new chapters address topics including feminist theory, debt and social change, and armed conflict and war. This comprehensive volume:

• Offers an engaging and accessible guide to the field of sociology, revised and updated for the second edition
• Presents wide-ranging, comprehensive coverage of the discipline
• Explores issues of contemporary relevance such as digital media and consumption
• Reflects state-of-the-art scholarship and contemporary debates
• New chapters for the second edition cover essential topics including feminist theory, armed conflict, big data, authoritarian capitalism, debt and social change, and the rise of nationalism

The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Sociology, Second Edition is an invaluable resource for academics and graduate students, researchers, scholars, and educators in the discipline of sociology and allied fields such as anthropology, human geography, political science, and psychology.

"The new, updated edition of the authoritative and comprehensive survey of modern sociology The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Sociology, Second Edition is an authoritative survey of the major topics, current and emerging trends, and contemporary issues in the study of human social relationships and institutions. A collection of contributions from globally-recognized scholars and experts explore the theoretical and methodological foundations of sociology, new and established debates, and the most current research in the field. Broad in scope, this book covers a multitude of topics ranging from crime, urbanization, sexuality, and education to new questions surrounding big data, authoritarian capitalism, and the rise of nationalism. Since the first edition of the Companion was published, new developments have emerged and new problems have been created such as the omnipresence of social media, political and institutional upheaval, and the global refugee and immigration crises. This revised and updated second edition describes and explains social changes that have occurred in the past several years, both within the field of sociology and society as a whole. Previous material has been updated to reflect current research, while eleven new chapters address topics including feminist theory, debt and social change, and armed conflict and war. This comprehensive volume: Offers an engaging and accessible guide to the field of sociology, revised and updated for the second edition Presents wide-ranging, comprehensive coverage of the discipline Explores issues of contemporary relevance such as digital media and consumption Reflects state-of-the-art scholarship and contemporary debates New chapters for the second edition cover essential topics including feminist theory, armed conflict, big data, authoritarian capitalism, debt and social change, and the rise of nationalism The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Sociology, Second Edition is an invaluable resource for academics and graduate students, researchers, scholars, and educators in the discipline of sociology and allied fields such as anthropology, human geography, political science, and psychology."--EBSCO