Neil smelser, distinguished sociologist and former casbs director. Using a simple model of theory creation and assessmentand applying it in depth to foundational and stillrelevant social and economic theorists such as durkheim, marx and parsonsneil smelser shows the way to a better understanding of what social theory is supposed to accomplish and how it can be read critically. Neil smelser 1958 uc berkeley sociology department. It is both a detailed history of educational development and a. It is especially moving because i believe it is rare for an author to witness such an event a halfcentury after a book s birth.
Sociology, and especially economic sociology, is well equipped to be of assistance in this endeavor. Questia read the fulltext online edition of readings on economic sociology 1965. The handbook of economic sociology, second edition is the definitive resource on what continues to be one of the leading edges of sociology and one of its most important interdisciplinary adventures. Aug 25, 20 classic book by berkeleys smelser remains the most definitive statement of methodological issues for all comparative scholars and in political science, anthropology, sociology, economics and psychology. Forty years earlier, smelser became one of just six faculty members to earn the title university professor, which allowed him to teach at all university of california campuses. Comparative and historical approaches to economic sociology frank dobbin 26 3. One of the conclusions of the book is that research on these issues needs to be improved, particularly in the areas of comparative and longitudinal studies. Comparative methods in the social sciences, an ebook by neil. Neil smelser, one of the most influential sociologists of his time, passed away at the.
Smelser, who spent thirtysix years as a professor of sociology at the university of california, berkeley, sheds new light on a full range of the issues that dominated virtually all institutions of higher learning during the second half of the twentieth century. British workingclass education in the nineteenth century california, 1991. Cultural trauma and collective identity by jeffrey c. The handbook of economic sociology, second editionis the definitive resource on what continues to be one of the leading edges of sociology and one of its most important interdisciplinary adventures. Smelser these skillfully written essays are based on the georg simmel lectures delivered by neil j. May i express my delight at the republication of theory of collective behavior.
Smelser, has divided these selections into three topical sections and has also included works by friedrich engels. Neil smelser and richard swedberg bring together leading sociologists, economists, and political scientists in the handbook of economic sociology, the first comprehensive view of this vital and growing field. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read theory of collective behavior. The clarity of smelsers writing makes this a book that will be welcomed throughout the field of social science as well as by anyone wishing to understand sociologys essential characteristics and problems. Such issues are timeless and therefore his lucid analysis remains timely and relevant. Smelser s most popular book is the handbook of economic sociology. Contributions in his memory may be made to the neil j. Smelser was a rhodes scholar at the university of oxford from 1952 to 1954 and received. He has served as director of the center for advanced study in the behavioral sciences at stanford. Smelser was formerly university professor of sociology at the university of california, berkeley, where he was on faculty from 1958 to 1994, and director of the center for advanced study in the behavioral sciences at stanford university 19942001. A distillation of smelsers reflections after nearly four decades of research, teaching, and thought in the field of sociology, the essays identify, as he says in the first chapter. Smelser earned degrees from harvard and oxford, as well as his phd from harvard in 1958.
The handbook of economic sociology princeton university. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The social importance of selfesteem by andrew mecca, neil. Publication date 1988 topics sociology publisher newbury park, calif. Smelser ebooks to read online or download in pdf or epub on your pc, tablet or mobile device. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the sociology of economic life. Although other contributors to this book of remembrances knew him. About the author 1984 talcott parsons, an american sociologist, introduced max weber to american sociology and became himself the leading theorist of american sociology. Mar 22, 2004 discover book depositorys huge selection of neil j smelser books online. Smelser has 54 books on goodreads with 730 ratings. His many books include social paralysis and social change. Examining sociology as a vocation and building on the work of talcott parsons, smelser discusses his views on the discipline of sociology and shows how his perspective of the. Award winners book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this seasons biggest books. Economic sociology, intellectually, is one of the strongest fields in sociology posted on october 7, 2017 by oleg komlik a brilliant and influential sociologist neil smelser passed away on monday at the age of 87, leaving behind an extraordinary intellectual legacy.
Comparative methods in the social sciences ebook written by neil j. You can view and manage by clicking to manage smashwords alerts. Oct 18, 2017 neil smelser delivers on of the three clark kerr lectures on the role of higher education in society lectures he gave in 2012. A distillation of smelser s reflections after nearly four decades of research, teaching, and thought in the field of sociology, the essays identify, as he says in the first chapter. This volume presents those writings of marx that best reveal his contribution to sociology, particularly to the theory of society and social change. For freshmansophomorelevel courses in introduction to sociology that use a com. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Smelser is director of the center for advanced study in the behavioral sciences in stanford, california, and university professor emeritus of sociology at the university of california, berkeley. Smelser is university professor emeritus of sociology at the university of california, berkeley. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read comparative methods in the social sciences. He is the coauthor with talcott parsons of economy and society and the author of the sociology of economic life. His many books include social change in the industrial revolution, problematics of sociology, and social paralysis and social change.
The sociology of economic life, an ebook by neil j. The sociology of economic life ebook written by neil j. These skillfully written essays are based on the georg simmel lectures delivered by neil j. Getting sociology right a halfcentury of reflections. The first edition, copublished in 1994 by princeton university press and the russell sage foundation. Aug 25, 20 you have subscribed to alerts for neil j. Smelser, one of the most important and influential american sociologists, traces the discipline of sociology from 1969 to the early twentyfirst century in getting sociology right. Ultimately this is a book about the nature of the very normative order that gives meaning to the human condition. Problematics of sociology the georg simmel lectures, 1995. The publication of the handbook of sociology heralded a new age of sociological thought and practice. The handbook of economic sociology princeton university press. Mar 01, 20 the sociology of economic life ebook written by neil j.
Smelser is university professor of sociology at the. Neil smelser, american sociologist noted for his work on the application of sociological theory to the study of economic institutions, collective behaviour, social change, and personality and social structure. Neil smelser distinguished sociologist, university professor and servant to the public by neil j smelser book. The hardcover of the handbook of sociology by neil j. His many books include social change in the industrial revolution, probleminclude social change in the industrial. It tells the story of how workingclass education in nineteenthcentury britainoften paralyzed by class, religious, and economic conflictstruggled forward toward change. Alexander is professor of sociology and chair of the sociology department at yale university, the author of the meanings of social life. Educated at harvard and oxford, he came to berkeley in 1958 and retired in 1994. Smelser, including themes of work and love adult, and sociology, and more on. Smelser, one of the most important and influential american sociologists, traces the. He earned degrees from harvard and oxford, as well as his phd from harvard in 1958. Neil smelser passed away on monday, october 2, at the age of 87.
If you like, you can change the digest interval below. Neil joseph smelser 19302017 was an american sociologist who served as professor of sociology at the university of california, berkeley. Behavioral economics roberto weber and robyn dawes 90 6. Smelser and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Theory of collective behavior ebook written by neil j. Smelser is university professor of sociology emerituneil j. Smelser has 54 books on goodreads with 727 ratings. The new institutionalisms in economics and sociology victor nee 49 4. Comparative methods in the social sciences by neil j. The handbook of economic sociology, second edition on jstor. Try searching on jstor for other items related to this book. It provides an orginal and comprehensive look at this vital discipline which has not had a new handbook in 25 years. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. His research was on collective behavior, sociological theory, economic sociology, sociology of education, social change, and comparative methods.
In addition to this book, the series features new presentations of several important and. You will receive an email alert if one or more of the authors youre following has a new release. Smelser and richard swedberg as adesignated field of inquiry, economic sociology is not much more than a century old, even though its intellectual roots are identi. A study in the integration of economic and social theory.
It is a must read for all faculty, graduate students, and undergraduates doing work in the field. Smelser is university professor of sociology emeritus at the university of california, berkeley. His many books s at the university of california, berkeley. Sociology an introduction, 9780471799214 by smelser, neil j and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Smelsers most popular book is the handbook of economic sociology. Smelser at humboldt university in berlin in the spring of 1995.
Principles of an economic anthropology pierre bourdieu 75 5. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. He posits a methodological continuity between the comparative studies of past masters and more recent work. Most of his academic career has been spent in sociology at the university of california at berkeley, where he is university professor emeritus. Smelser coauthored the book economy and society with talcott parsons, establishing both his propensity for economic sociology and. In sociology neil smelser conveys the vital essence of the sociological enterprise today within an international framework, avoiding both the artificial format of the standard textbook and the parochial approach of the countrybycountry survey. Award winners book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new releases. Discover book depositorys huge selection of neil smelser books online. Neil smelser s social paralysis and social change is one of the most comprehensive histories of mass education ever written.
126 890 311 1069 442 168 883 54 184 562 287 550 36 435 102 670 23 1482 53 318 1501 1068 624 1196 1154 1162 396 1344 690 1390 1121 1016 15 351 583 899