Sociology and the New Materialism: Theory, Research, Action by Pam Alldred (Engl

Description: Sociology and the New Materialism by Pam Alldred, Nick J. Fox Guiding the reader through both theory and application, Fox and Alldred explore the varied uses of "new materialism", a key emerging trend in 21st century thought, in the practice of doing sociology today. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher 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 materialismExplores how materialism provides new perspectives on the range of sociological topic areasExplains 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 Biography Nick J. Fox holds an honorary chair in sociology at the University of Sheffield. He has researched and written widely on materialist social theory as applied to health, embodiment, sexuality, creativity, and emotions. His most recent book (with Pam Alldred) is Sociology and the New Materialism (SAGE, 2017).Pam Alldred is Reader in Education and Youth Studies in the Social Work Division at Brunel University London, UK. She researches sexualities, parenting, and sex education and has written about discourse analytic, ethnographic and new materialist approaches to research, as well as the political and ethical dilemmas raised by participatory research and representational claims. Pam has led two large international projects on gender-related violence and then on sexual violence with European Union cofunding. She recently published Sociology and the New Materialism (with Nick J. Fox, SAGE, 2016) and coedits the Handbook of Youth Work Practice (SAGE, 2017). She is a member of the Sex Education and the Gender and Education journal editorial boards. Table of Contents PART ONE: New Materialism and the Sociological ImaginationChapter 1: IntroductionChapter 2: Foundations – new materialism and the sociological imaginationChapter 3: Environment – humans, posthumans and ecological sociologyChapter 4: Society – beyond systems, structures and stratificationPART TWO: Applying New Materialism SociologicallyChapter 5: Creativity – imagination, social production, social changeChapter 6: Sexuality – desire, intensification, becomingChapter 7: Emotions – embodiment, continuity and changeChapter 8: Health – beyond the body-with-organsPART THREE: Research, Policy and ActivismChapter 9: Research – designs, methods and the research assemblageChapter 10: Change – action, policy, social transformationGlossaryBibliography Review With their admirably stylish and accessible new book Nick Fox and Pam Alldred have laid out a coherent and compelling set of methodological strategies for thinking with new materialisms in the conduct of novel empirical inquiry. Through a series of case studies that range across ecology, social change, desire and embodiment, health and social policy, the authors establish a unique research assemblage by which new materialist agendas may be advanced across the social sciences. The book ought to be essential reading for anyone interested in how the social sciences should respond to the most compelling social and political problems of our time. -- Cameron DuffIt is beautifully written and a real pleasure to read. -- Meg-John Barker Review Quote With their admirably stylish and accessible new book Nick Fox and Pam Alldred have laid out a coherent and compelling set of methodological strategies for Details ISBN1473942217 Author Nick J. Fox Year 2016 ISBN-10 1473942217 ISBN-13 9781473942219 Format Hardcover Subtitle Theory, Research, Action Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 301 Birth 1952 Pages 240 Publication Date 2016-10-18 Short Title Sociology and the New Materialism Language English UK Release Date 2016-10-18 NZ Release Date 2016-10-18 Alternative 9781473942226 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education Publisher Sage Publications Ltd Imprint Sage Publications Ltd AU Release Date 2016-10-17 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134574579;

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