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Skeptical sociology

Author: Dennis Hume Wrong
Publisher: New York : Columbia University Press, 1976.
Edition/Format:   Book : EnglishView all editions and formats
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Document Type: Book
All Authors / Contributors: Dennis Hume Wrong
ISBN: 0231040148 : 9780231040143
OCLC Number: 2318137
Description: viii, 322 p. ; 24 cm.
Contents: [pt.1] Human nature and the perspective of sociology. C. Wright Mills and the sociological imagination; The oversocialized conception of man in modern society; Human nature and the perspective of sociology; The idea of "community" : a critique; Identity : problem and catchword --
[pt.2] Social stratification and inequality. The functional theory of stratification : some neglected considerations; Social inequality without social stratification; Jews, Gentiles, and the new establishment; How important is social class? --
[pt.3] Power and politics. Problems in defining power; Force and the threat of force as distinct forms of power; Competent authority : reality and legitimating model; Economic development and democracy; A reply to Heilbroner; The rhythm of democratic politics; Max Weber : the scholar as hero; Ends and means in politics; On thinking about the future.
Responsibility: Dennis H. Wrong.

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