Sociology and the New Materialism

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Sociology and the New Materialism

Theory, Research, Action

Sociology

Authors: Nick J. Fox, Pam Alldred

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Language: English

Published by: SAGE Publications Ltd

Published on: 4th October 2016

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 240 pages

ISBN: 9781473988149


The first book of its kind, Sociology and the New Materialism explores the many and varied applications of "new materialism," a key emerging trend in 21st century thought, to the practice of doing sociology.

Offering a clear exposition of new materialist theory and using sociological examples throughout to enable the reader to develop a materialist sociological understanding, the book:

Outlines the fundamental precepts of new materialism

Explores how materialism provides new perspectives on the range of sociological topic areas

Explains how materialist approaches can be used to research sociological issues and also to engage with social issues.

Sociology and the New Materialism is a clear and authoritative one-stop guide for advanced undergraduates and postgraduates in sociology, cultural studies, social policy and related disciplines.

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