Passionate Sociology

by Ann Game, Andrew W Metcalfe

Offering a major challenge to established textbooks and pointing to inspiring new ways of approaching sociology, this book presents a notable shift in introductory sociology. Too often the subject is taught as a dry and detached system of thought and practice. Passion is regarded as something to avoid or to treat with inherent suspicion. By asking questions about sociology and its relation to passion, the authors seek to revitalize the subject. The book introduces and develops a number of themes such identity, knowledge, magic, desire, power and everyday life. It argues that students should analyze these themes through practices reading, writing, speaking, storytelling and organizing. The authors aim to intr

Genres: Sociology

192 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1996

Reviews

[Annetta Mallon · Rating 4 out of 5]

A wonderful textbook for qualitative researchers - in a down-to-earth, approachable manner the authors demystify the process of writing in academia/sociological terms.

For anyone who loves to research, & truly wishes to express themselves without the smoke & mirrors of a 'hard' science distance via presumed objectivity, this is the book for you.

Although, you might be tempted to buy it just for the title, you'll stay for the content, the honesty, & the practical approach.