Description
The first book of its kind, Sociology and the New Materialism explores the many and varied applications of "new materialism," a key emerging trend in 21st century thought, to the practice of doing sociology.
Offering a clear exposition of new materialist theory and using sociological examples throughout to enable the reader to develop a materialist sociological understanding, the book:
- Outlines the fundamental precepts of new materialism
- Explores how materialism provides new perspectives on the range of sociological topic areas
- Explains how materialist approaches can be used to research sociological issues and also to engage with social issues.
Sociology and the New Materialism is a clear and authoritative one-stop guide for advanced undergraduates and postgraduates in sociology, cultural studies, social policy and related disciplines.
Author: Nick J. Fox
Publisher: Sage Publishing Ltd
Published: 12/23/2016
Pages: 240
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 9.40h x 6.60w x 0.50d
ISBN13: 9781473942226
ISBN10: 1473942225
BISAC Categories:
- Social Science | Sociology | General
- Social Science | Research
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