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Explore the intricacies of human behavior with 'Sociologies of Interaction,' a must-have book for anyone interested in the foundations of social interaction. This insightful text offers a comprehensive introduction to the theoretical underpinnings and practical applications of interactionist approaches. Covering key themes such as symbolic interactionism, ethnomethodology, and conversation analysis, the book dives deep into how our daily interactions shape our social world. From navigating queues to understanding the subtleties of leisure and work, this book illustrates how sociological perspectives can illuminate everyday experiences. It also highlights the impact of social constructs like class, status, and power on our interactions, providing readers with a broad view of social dynamics. With empirical studies that challenge conventional wisdom, 'Sociologies of Interaction' is an essential read for undergraduates in sociology, social psychology, and communication studies who want to deepen their understanding of the interactional frameworks that underpin society. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW ISBN: 9780745646077 Year: 2013 Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK) Pages: 248
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745646077
Year: 2013
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 248
Description:
Social interaction lies at the heart of our everyday experience. We
make our way down the street and avoid crashing into others, take
our place in the supermarket queue, take care in the way we talk
about others in conversation, acknowledge the social status of
people we meet, and enjoy leisurely pursuits in the company of
friends and like-minded others. All these things are fundamental
parts of human sociality that can be discovered and understood
through ?sociologies of interaction?.
This book provides an invaluable introduction to the theoretical
foundations and practical applications of interactionist approaches
to everyday life. Beginning with an overview of three core
traditions - symbolic interactionism, ethnomethodology and
conversation analysis, along with Goffman?s work on the
interaction order - the text moves on to examine in detail topics
such as leisure, work, health and illness, deviance, class, status
and power, education, ethnic relations and gender. Highlighting a
range of empirical studies, the book shows how sociologies of
interaction have the capacity to reframe and make us rethink
conventional social science topics.
This illuminating book will be of interest to undergraduates across
the social sciences, particularly in sociology, social psychology
and communication studies, as well as those who have an interest in
understanding the interactional underpinnings of everyday life.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780745646077
Year: 2013
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 248
Description:
Social interaction lies at the heart of our everyday experience. We
make our way down the street and avoid crashing into others, take
our place in the supermarket queue, take care in the way we talk
about others in conversation, acknowledge the social status of
people we meet, and enjoy leisurely pursuits in the company of
friends and like-minded others. All these things are fundamental
parts of human sociality that can be discovered and understood
through ?sociologies of interaction?.
This book provides an invaluable introduction to the theoretical
foundations and practical applications of interactionist approaches
to everyday life. Beginning with an overview of three core
traditions - symbolic interactionism, ethnomethodology and
conversation analysis, along with Goffman?s work on the
interaction order - the text moves on to examine in detail topics
such as leisure, work, health and illness, deviance, class, status
and power, education, ethnic relations and gender. Highlighting a
range of empirical studies, the book shows how sociologies of
interaction have the capacity to reframe and make us rethink
conventional social science topics.
This illuminating book will be of interest to undergraduates across
the social sciences, particularly in sociology, social psychology
and communication studies, as well as those who have an interest in
understanding the interactional underpinnings of everyday life.