ISBN:
9781435658745
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1435658744
Language:
English
Pages:
Online Ressource (226 p.)
Edition:
Online-Ausg.
Parallel Title:
Print version Promise of poststructuralist sociology
DDC:
301.01
Keywords:
Sociology Philosophy
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Sociology Methodology
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Postmodernism Social aspects
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Knowledge, Sociology of
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Sociology Philosophy
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Sociology Methodology
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Postmodernism Social aspects
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Postmodernism Social aspects
;
Sociology Methodology
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Knowledge, Sociology of
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Sociology Philosophy
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SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Regional Studies
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SOCIAL SCIENCE ; Anthropology ; General
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Knowledge, Sociology of
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Postmodernism ; Social aspects
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Sociology ; Methodology
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Sociology ; Philosophy
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Sociology & Social History
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Social Sciences
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Social Change
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Electronic books
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Electronic books
Abstract:
"In this look at the serious challenges posed to sociology by poststructuralist philosophy, Clayton W. Dumont Jr. maintains that disempowered, marginalized peoples have much to gain from a poststructuralist interrogation of sociology's philosophical and theological presuppositions. The author situates complex poststructuralist ideas in tangible examples drawn from everyday life. The book concludes with analyses of the heated political conflict surrounding the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act of 1990 and affirmative action programs, illustrating the promise of increased political efficacy and civic responsibility of a poststructuralist-informed sociology." --Book Jacket
Abstract:
Meeting the monster : understanding poststructuralist assumptions -- A genealogy of the scientific self -- Toward a post-Christian ethic of responsibility in sociology -- The American debate on "postmodernism" -- Who's understanding whose past? "telling the truth" about Native dead -- Taking charge of the affirmative action debate : social science and racial justice.
Description / Table of Contents:
Meeting the monster : understanding poststructuralist assumptionsA genealogy of the scientific self -- Toward a post-Christian ethic of responsibility in sociology -- The American debate on "postmodernism" -- Who's understanding whose past? "telling the truth" about Native dead -- Taking charge of the affirmative action debate : social science and racial justice.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. [211]-221) and index. - Description based on print version record
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