Symbolic Interactionism (RLE Social Theory): Genesis, Varieties and Criticism (Routledge Library Editions: Social Theory) - Softcover

Petras, John; Meltzer, Bernard; Reynolds, Larry

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1138983470 ISBN 13: 9781138983472

Publisher: Routledge, 2015

Synopsis

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.

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Bernard N. Meltzer, John W. Petras and Larry T. Reynolds

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1138983470
• ISBN 13: 9781138983472
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 156