The Uses of Sociology

<i>The Uses of Sociology</i> discusses whether sociological knowledge is important. It introduces students to the main ways in which sociology is practised in the world and explores the major debates concerning its social purposes. <br /> <ul> <li style=”list-style: none”><br /> </li> <li>Explores questions concerning the usefulness of sociology and the problems involved in engaging in social intervention.<br /> </li> <li>Includes readings which students can use to evaluate the usefulness of different sociological perspectives.<br /> </li> <li>Compares and contrasts different sociological traditions, and their engagements with ‘the social’.<br /> </li> <li>Forms part of a four-book series on sociology and society.</li> </ul> <br /> <p>For more information about this book and the Sociology & Society series, visit the accompanying website at http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/ou</p>