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Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1993. vi, 288 pages; 23 cm. Outgrowth of a conference held at the Center for Psychosocial Studies in Chicago, between 31 March and 2 April, 1989. Nea… Mehr…

Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1993. vi, 288 pages; 23 cm. Outgrowth of a conference held at the Center for Psychosocial Studies in Chicago, between 31 March and 2 April, 1989. Near fine. Tight, clean copy. Age toning. First paperback edition. "Long a dominant figure in the French human sciences, Pierre Bourdieu has become internationally influential in the fields of sociology, anthropology, and cultural studies. A major figure in the development of "practice" as an organizing concept in social research, Bourdieu has emerged as the foremost advocate of reflexive social science his work combines an astonishing range of empirical work with highly sophisticated theory. American reception of his works, however, has lacked a full understanding of their place within the broad context of French human science. His individual works separated by distinct boundaries between social science fields in American academia, Bourdieu's cohesive thought has come to this country in fragments. Bourdieu: Critical Perspectives provides a unified and balanced appraisal of Bourdieu's varied works by both proponents and skeptics. The essays are written from the varied viewpoints of cultural anthropology, ethnomethodology and other varieties of sociology, existential and Wittgensteinian philosophies, linguistics, media studies, and feminism. They work around three main themes: Bourdieu's effort to transcend gaps between practical knowledge and universal structures, his central concept of 'reflexivity,' and the relations between social structure, systems of classification, and language. Ultimately, the contributors raise a variety of crucial theoretical questions and address problems that are important not only to understanding Bourdieu but to advancing empirical work of the kind he has pioneered. In an essay written especially for this volume, Bourdieu describes his own 'mode of intellectual production' and the reasons he sees for its common misunderstanding. The contributors are Hubert Dreyfus, Paul Rabinow, Charles Taylor, Aaron Cicourel, James Collins, William Hanks, Beate Krais, Nicholas Garnham, Scott Lash, Roger Brubaker, and Loic Wacquant, and the editors." - Publisher.. 1st. Paperback. Very Good. 8vo., University of Chicago Press, 1993, 3, New York, USA: Monthly Review Press, 1970. Book. Fair to Good. Soft cover. Reprint. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Softcover, reprint, 524g, 409pgs. This book develops the theory that it is the colonial structure of world capitalism which produced and maintains the underdevelopment characteristic of Latin America. Book is in fair to good condition with mild general wear and tear, otherwise no other pre-loved markings. Photo featured is of actual book. Purchase more than 1 item and save money with combined postage. And if you can't find the title your looking for - why not ask us direct. With over 30,000 books in stock we can't list them all!!.., Monthly Review Press, 1970, 2, Garden City Doubeday: Anchor, 1970 . Paperback First Edition Thus (1970), not directly stated but implied. No subsequent printings listed, in accordance with Doubeday: Anchor's customary practice at the time of publication. First Edition Thus (1970), not directly stated but implied. No subsequent printings listed, in accordance with Doubeday: Anchor's customary practice at the time of publication. Very Good+ to Near Fine in Wraps: shows a hint of wear to the extremities; mild rubbing and some consequent soiling to the white background field of the rear panel; the faintest foxing to the outside edges; the binding leans ever so slightly while remaining secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear in a couple of spots and minor, unobtrusive cosmetic imperfections. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Not at all far from 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. (7.15 x 4.25 x 0.3 inches). xi, 103 pages. Notes. Language: English. Weight: 2.5 ounces. Anchor A715. Mass Market Paperback. Peter Ludwig Berger (1929 – 2017) was an Austrian-born American sociologist and Protestant theologian. Berger became known for his work in the sociology of knowledge, the sociology of religion, study of modernization, and theoretical contributions to sociological theory. He is arguably best known for his book, co-authored with Thomas Luckmann, The Social Construction of Reality: A Treatise in the Sociology of Knowledge, which is considered one of the most influential texts in the sociology of knowledge and played a central role in the development of social constructionism. Mr. Berger had a skill for clear and concise sociological writing, and this is demonstrated ably in "A Rumor of Angels". This book deals with the state of thological and religious thought in the modern world, where the availability of several options for individuals to think and believe has caused a challenge to theological thought and religous institutions. He makes the case that a complete understanding of this is important for both religious and non-religious individuals, and also for theologians and scholars of religion. He also advances the case that an inductive faith is a possible option for those who find it impossible to ignore modern philosophical thought and the evidence drawn from the empirical sciences, in their religious beliefs. In Berger's view, faith and the supernatural do not have to be ruled out just because empirical science does not support them., Doubeday: Anchor, 1970 ., 0<