Sociology and the Twilight of Man: Homocentrism and Discourse in Sociological Theory

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A critique of modern sociological theory, this brilliant new work rather than announcing the twilight of man accepts the event both as an intellectual conclusion and an empirical fact, and proceeds systematically to examine the alternatives beyond the Weber-Durkheim-Parsons episteme.

Addressing himself to the issues of pluralism in sociological theory, Lemert rigorously examines representative writings of important theorists in America and Europe, including the writings of Homans , Blalock , Parsons , Blumer , Schutz, Berger, Luckmann , Cicourel , and Habermas . Lemert challenges the celebrated pluralism hypothesis in his argument that recent sociological theory is not so pluralistic after all and has not made particular use of available styles of thinking.

Sociology and the Twilight of Man is an important contribution to the modern sociological enterprise for several reasons. First, it raises basic questions about the progress made beyond earlier theoretical writings. Second, it questions the explanatory force of current theories. Third, it questions whether contemporary theory can continue to develop in a meaningful way without a profound reexamination of its assumptions and premises. And fourth, it demonstrates the value of discursive analysis to theoretical studies. Lemert’s critique could lead to fundamental revisions of sociologists’ perception of their discipline.

Language: English

Pages: 280

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Southern Illinois University Press

Release: August 01, 1980

ISBN: 0809309750

ISBN 13: 9780809309757

Sociology and the Twilight of Man: Homocentrism and Discourse in Sociological Theory

Charles Lemert

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Language: English

Pages: 280

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Southern Illinois University Press

Release: August 01, 1980

ISBN: 0809309750

ISBN 13: 9780809309757

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