From habits to social structures : pragmatism and contemporary social theory
From habits to social structures : pragmatism and contemporary social theory
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Pragmatism and contemporary social theory |
Physical Description |
149 sivua ; 22 cm |
Language |
English |
Item Description |
"Pragmatism has experienced a renaissance in social theory in recent years. This is no wonder since the so-called classical pragmatists, especially John Dewey and George Herbert Mead, outlined a highly original theory of social life. This book builds on pragmatist ideas and argues that social structures are first and foremost based on habitualized action. Thus, the insights of Dewey and Mead have profound implications for the way in which we think about many of the fundamental issues in social theory. These insights are discussed, for example, in relation to contemporary debates on the nature of intersubjectivity, institutions, the public and Pierre Bourdieu's concept of habitus. The book shows that pragmatism offers a naturalist, action-centered way of conceptualizing culture and social structures." -- T.p. verso. |
Published |
Frankfurt am Main :
Peter Lang,
2011.
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Dissertation Note | Väitöskirja : Helsingin yliopisto, 2011 |
Series | Studies in sociology : symbols, theory and society, ISSN 1618-775X; 7. |
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Additional Information | Antti Gronow |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
ISBN |
978-3-631-61574-4 sidottu |
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