Description
Symbolic Interactionism (RLE Social Theory)
Genesis, Varieties and Criticism
Routledge Library Editions: Social Theory Series
Authors: Meltzer Bernard, Petras John, Reynolds Larry
Language: EnglishSubjects for Symbolic Interactionism (RLE Social Theory):
Keywords
Symbolic Interactionism; Symbolic Interaction-ism; ethnomethodology; Sympathetic Introspection; intellectual sources; Iowa School; criticism; Social Organization; contemporary sociology; Early American Sociology; Practical Sociological Reasoning; Early Symbolic Interactionism; Mead’s Theory; Individual Society Relationship; Symbolic Interactionist Analysis; Dramaturgical Approach; Human Group Life; Early Interactionists; Cooley’s Theory; University Of Wisconsin; Dramaturgical Analysis; Symbolic Interaction Framework; Animal Kingdom; Mead’s Philosophy; Meadian Statement; Primary Group; Mead’s Framework; Violated; Contemporary Society
188.53 €
In Print (Delivery period: 14 days).
Add to cart the print on demand of Meltzer Bernard, Petras John, Reynolds LarryPublication date: 08-2014
Support: Print on demand
80.03 €
In Print (Delivery period: 14 days).
Add to cart the book of Meltzer Bernard, Petras John, Reynolds LarryPublication date: 12-2015
· 15.6x23.4 cm · Paperback
Description
/li>Contents
/li>Biography
/li>
Symbolic interactionsim is of major importance in contemporary sociology. In this study, three authorities in the field collaborate to define symbolic interactionism and to describe, and present criticism of, the interactionist perspective. The contributions of G.H. Mead, J. Dewey, C.H. Cooley, W.I. Thomas and other theorists to the interactionist viewpoint on human behaviour and social life are examined. There is a systematic discussion of the diverse schools of thought within the field, including H.G. Blumer?s Chicago School, M.H. Kuhn?s Iowa School, E. Goffman?s dramaturgical approach and H. Garfinkel?s ethnomethodology. Criticisms of symbolic interactionism by both adherents and opponents to the perspective are selected and assessed. Throughout the book, the authors survey the social and intellectual sources of significant ideas, thereby incorporating a reflexive, sociology-of-sociology orientation.
1. The Genesis of Symbolic Interactionism 1.1. William James (1842-1910) 1.2. Charles Horton Cooley (1864-1929) 1.3. John Dewey (1859-1952) 1.4. W.I. Thomas (1863-1947) 1.5. George Herbet Mead (1863-1931) 1.6. Defining Characteristics of Early Interactionism 2. Varieties of Symbolic Interactionism 2.1. Introductory Remarks 2.2. The Chicago and Iowa Schools 2.3. The Dramaturgical Approach 2.4. Ethnomethodology 2.5. Summary 3. Criticisms of Symbolic Interactionism 3.1. In-house Criticisms 3.2. Non-interactionist Criticisms 3.3. Interactionism and its Biases 3.4. The Astructural Bias: Recent Evidence 3.5. Interactionists’ Indispensible Concepts 3.6. A Final Comment