Douglas V. Porpora

Reconstructing Sociology

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ISBN 13:: 9781107514713
author:: Douglas V. Porpora
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Cambridge University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2015
Pages:: 252
Dimensions:: 15.2 x 1.3 x 22.8 cm
Genre:: Society, Politics & Philosophy, Social Sciences, Sociology
Condition:: New
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Reconstructing Sociology: The Critical Realist Approach by Douglas V. Porpora offers a critical examination of contemporary sociology from a unique philosophical perspective.

This book provides a general critique of sociological thought, particularly in the United States, and serves as an introduction to critical realism for students and scholars alike. Written in an accessible style, Porpora argues that traditional sociological approaches often fall short in their accounts of truth, culture, structure, agency, and causality.

Through a range of sociological examples and comparisons with other influential perspectives, such as poststructuralism, pragmatism, and relational sociology, this book provides a nuanced understanding of the strengths and limitations of critical realism. A valuable resource for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of sociology and its underlying assumptions.

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