Towards Relational Sociology

By:

Nick Crossley

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Paperback / softback

Series:

International Library of Sociology

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Towards Relational Sociology argues that social worlds comprise networks of interaction and relations. Crossley asserts that relations are lived trajectories of iterated interaction, built up through a history of interaction, but also entailing anticipation of future interaction. In addition, he demonstrates how networks comprise multiple dyadic relations which are mutually transformed through their combination. On this conceptual basis he builds a relational foundation for sociology. Over the course of the book, three central sociological dichotomies are addressed - individualism/holism, structure/agency and micro/macro – and utilised as a foil against which to construct the case for relational sociology. Through this, Crossley is able to argue that neither individuals nor ‘wholes’ - in the traditional sociological sense - should take precedence in sociology. Rather sociologists should focus upon evolving and dynamic networks of interaction and relations. The book covers many of the key concepts and concerns of contemporary sociology, including identity, power, exchange and meaning. As such it is an invaluable reference tool for postgraduate students and researchers alike.

Author Biography:

Nick Crossley is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Manchester, UK. He has published on a wide range of issues in sociology, most recently on social network analysis.

Release date NZ

February 6th, 2012

Author

Nick Crossley

Audience

Tertiary Education (US: College)

Illustrations

17 Line drawings, black and white; 17 Illustrations, black and white

Pages

240

Series

International Library of Sociology

Dimensions

156x234x13

ISBN-13

9780415534277

Product ID

19627742

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