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Record Nr.

UNINA9910253342103321

Autore

How Alan R

Titolo

Restoring the Classic in Sociology : Traditions, Texts and the Canon / / by Alan R. How

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London : , : Palgrave Macmillan UK : , : Imprint : Palgrave Macmillan, , 2016

ISBN

9781349583485

1349583480

Edizione

[1st ed. 2016.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (VI, 260 p.)

Disciplina

300.1

Soggetti

Sociology

Philosophy and social sciences

Social sciences - Philosophy

Hermeneutics

Critical theory

Sociological Theory

Philosophy of the Social Sciences

Social Theory

Critical Theory

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Introduction -- Part I -- Chapter 1. The Issue: The Sense of an Ending -- Part II. The Wider Context: The Past, the Classic, and the Identity of Sociology -- Chapter 2. In Pursuit of Identity: Fragmentation, Conflict and Crisis -- Chapter 3. On the Antipathy of Sociology to the Past -- Chapter 4. Contested Identity: Sociology in Postmodern Times -- Chapter 5. Rethinking Tradition -- Part III. Hermeneutics, Tradition, Classic and Canon -- Chapter 6. The Hermeneutic Approach -- Chapter 7. Hermeneutics, Tradition and the Classic Text -- Chapter 8. Canons and Their Discontents. .

Sommario/riassunto

'This book is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the role of 'the classic' in sociology. In terms of both breadth and depth, Alan How has done a brilliant job in providing an inclusive, undogmatic, and



inspiring account of the multiple ways in which key intellectual traditions and canons have shaped, and continue to shape, paradigmatic developments in contemporary sociological analysis.'  - Simon Susen, City University, UK 'This lively and engaging book moves from an exploration of the question of sociology's current response to its "classics" and the idea of a sociological "canon" to a broader defence of a hermeneutic approach to tradition in social thought and  in modern societies.'  - William Outhwaite, Newcastle University, UK This book examines the way sociology has eliminated the importance of the past, history, and tradition in favour of the transience of the present. The role of theclassic text in sociology has produced criticism that the ideas of Weber, Marx and Durkheim are now ideologically dubious and sociologically irrelevant. Challenging this view, the author criticises such notions as de-traditionalization, structuration and postmodernism, emphasizing instead the relevance of habit, re-traditionalization, and social integration across time. Demonstrating that classical sociology continues to be highly relevant to cutting-edge debates in the contemporary social sciences, he revisits the Habermas-Gadamer debate to argue that tradition is the ground of the classic, and the classic something that must prove itself anew in subsequent situations. He uses the work of Durkheim, Simmel and Weber to illustrate this process. Drawing on Archer's account of structure and agency, he makes a parallel distinction between 'classic' and 'canon', allowing us to appreciate the separate qualities of each. This major contribution to the field is essential reading for scholarsand students of sociology and social theory. Alan R. How is Senior Lecturer at the University of Worcester, UK.



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Record Nr.

UNINA9910338233503321

Titolo

The Synergy of Business Theory and Practice : Advancing the Practical Application of Scholarly Research / / edited by Alkis Thrassou, Demetris Vrontis, Yaakov Weber, S. M. Riad Shams, Evangelos Tsoukatos

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Palgrave Macmillan, , 2019

ISBN

9783030175238

3030175235

Edizione

[1st ed. 2019.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (335 pages)

Collana

Palgrave Studies in Cross-disciplinary Business Research, In Association with EuroMed Academy of Business, , 2523-8175

Disciplina

650

658

Soggetti

Strategic planning

Leadership

Entrepreneurship

New business enterprises

Industrial organization

Technological innovations

Business Strategy and Leadership

Organization

Innovation and Technology Management

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

1. Editorial Introduction: The Requisite Bridge from Theory to Practice; Alkis Thrassou, Demetris Vrontis, Yaakov Weber, S. M. Riad Shams and Evangelos Tsoukatos -- 2. Theoretical Concepts and Practical Applications of Accounting-related Shared Service Centres in Medium-Sized Firms; Stefan Bantscheff and Bernd Britzelmaier -- 3. From Theory to Practice of Formal and Informal Palestinian Small Businesses; Suhail Sultan and Evangelos Tsoukatos -- 4. A Practicable Implementation of Training and Development in Professional Services: the Case of Accountants in Cyprus; Loucas Theodorou, Demetris



Vrontis and Michael Christofi -- 5. The Role of Organizational Identity in Post-Merger Integration; Yaakov Weber -- 6. Energy Business in Gambia: an Industry Review for Theoretical and Practical Implications; Musa Manneh and S. M. Riad Shams -- 7. Sustainable Customer Experience: Bridging Theory and Practice; Paola Signori, Irene Gozzo, Daniel J. Flint, Tyler Milfeld and Bridget Satinover Nichols -- 8. Industry Application of Assessment and Forecasting Theories through Comparative Financial Analysis: the Case of Greek Pharmaceutical Industries under Crisis Conditions; Klio Dengleri, Petros Lois, Alkis Thrassou and Spyros Repousis -- 9. Industry and Managerial Applications of Internet Marketing Research; S. M. Riad Shams -- 10. CSR Reporting Practices of Lithuanian and Italian Academic Institutions; Ligita Šimanskienė, Jurgita Paužuolienė, Erika Župerkienė and Mariantonietta Fiore -- 11. The Practicable aspect of the Omni-Channel Retailing Strategy and its Impact on Customer Loyalty; Tandy Christoforou and Yioula Melanthiou -- 12. International Curative Marketing, Corporate and Business Diplomacy: a Triple Application for Migration; Hans Ruediger Kaufmann, Maria Paraschaki, Evangelos Tsoukatos, Dolores Sanchez Bengoa and Michael Czinkota -- 13. Sustainability in Project Management: Advancing the Synergy of Practice and Theory; Debu Mukerji.

Sommario/riassunto

The lack of congruence between theory and practice in business remains a widely discussed topic. This lack of synergy is quietly and elusively becoming the Achilles' heel of contemporary scholarly business research and, by extension, of business in general. Focusing on the deviation of means and ends between business theory and practice, this book comprises thirteen chapters, which present an array of theoretical and geographical contexts, and aim to bring scholarly thinking and scientific analysis together with managerial rationale and practical applications. Presenting valuable insights and demonstrating an equalised perception of the theorisation of practice, and reversely, the practicality of theory, this innovative book signifies a new philosophy of scientific work and provides thought-provoking reading for scholars in a range of business sub-disciplines.