From Anthropology to Social Theory: Rethinking the Social Sciences

Description: From Anthropology to Social Theory: Rethinking the Social Sciences [Paperback] Szakolczai, Arpad and Thomassen, Bj�rn Product Overview Presenting a ground-breaking revitalization of contemporary social theory, this book revisits the rise of the modern world to reopen the dialogue between anthropology and sociology. Using concepts developed by a series of 'maverick' anthropologists who were systematically marginalised as their ideas fell outside the standard academic canon, such as Arnold van Gennep, Marcel Mauss, Paul Radin, Lucien Lévy-Bruhl and Gregory Bateson, the authors argue that such concepts are necessary for understanding better the rise and dynamics of the modern world, including the development of the social sciences, in particular sociology and anthropology. Concepts discussed include liminality, imitation, schismogenesis and trickster, which provide an anthropological 'toolkit' for readers to develop innovative understandings of the underlying power mechanisms of globalized modernity. Aimed at graduate students and researchers, the book is clearly structured. Part I introduces the 'maverick' anthropologists, while Part II applies the maverick tool-kit to revisit the history of sociological thought and the question of modernity. Read more Details Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cambridge University Press (March 7, 2019) Language ‏ : ‎ English Paperback ‏ : ‎ 294 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1108438385 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 84 Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.5 ounces Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.75 x 9 inches Best Sellers Rank: #5,106,684 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #5,836 in Anthropology (Books) #9,158 in General Anthropology #5,836 in Anthropology (Books) #9,158 in General Anthropology We have been selling used books since 2012, and we've learned that the most important thing is doing good business. Honesty is our policy. Free Shipping We ship worldwide. We have multiple warehouses around the world, so please note the extended handling time on certain listings.

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