Symbolic Interactionism: Genesis, Varieties and Criticisms (Monographs in Social Theory) - Softcover

Meltzer, Bernard N.; Etc.

 
9780710080561: Symbolic Interactionism: Genesis, Varieties and Criticisms (Monographs in Social Theory)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0710080565 ISBN 13: 9780710080561
Publisher: Routledge, 1977

Synopsis

Symbolic interactionism 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.

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Publisher
Routledge
Publication date
1977
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0710080565
ISBN 13 
9780710080561
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
168