Reviews for Sociology-socnotes Study Companion

The average rating for Sociology-socnotes Study Companion based on 2 reviews is 3 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2018-04-09 00:00:00 James Husband Rereading this after some years was impressed. Very good although it starts oddly. Perceptive discussion of origins of sociology from a Marxist perspective, he defines classical sociology as an alternative response to capitalism. Final part is his Althusserian interpretation of Marxism. Best attempt I have seen to make sense of Althusser's theory of science and actually link it to empirical analysis. I liked argument that science explains by the unfamiliar.

Review # 2 was written on 2014-06-28 00:00:00 Steve locke Locke i would recommend this book for anyone who is interested in meanings rather then treating what we are given as truths. this book might be preceived by many as relevant only to those who are interested in pursuing sociology but in my opinion, this book with its uncomplicated writing and the explaination of any sociological jargon it might use, would be useful for anyone wanting to understand the swirling vortex of meaning and identity and cultural ethos that we deal with on a day to day basis. the question of identity...whether it be racial, religiou or ethnic, is more important now than at any other point in history and just how much of the social stereotypes we let sink into our psyche: i think we need to introspect about that. as Berger says, the real problem we have is "how to be human beings." he discusses in very clear, concise and simple fashion how man is as much a product of his society as the society is a product of him along with questioning the world of meanings and symbols we are confronted with each day and just how much they have socialised our worldview, weltanschauung and how much our own actions everyday add to that. Verstehen, or understanding is what we need. For people, who are more inclined to empirical and positivistic studies, this book would not be agreeable. it is descriptive in nature. All in all, i found it useful and a pleasant read, not to mention, thought provoking.