Hidden threads [[electronic resource] ] : a Christian critique of sociological theory / / Russell Heddendorf and Matthew Vos

• Autore: Heddendorf Russell
• Pubblicazione: Lanham, Md., : University Press of America, c2010
• Edizione: [2nd ed.].
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (258 p.)
• Disciplina: 306.63
• Soggetto topico: Christianity and the social sciences; Critical theory; Christian sociology
• Altri autori: VosMatthew
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references (p. [225]-234) and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication Page; Table of Contents; Preface; Foreword; Acknowledgments; Chapter 1: Hidden Threads; Chapter 2: The Nature of Theory; Chapter 3: The European Heritage; Chapter 4: The American Tradition; Chapter 5: Functionalism; Chapter 6: Conflict Theory; Chapter 7: Social Action Theory; Chapter 8: Exchange Theory; Chapter 9: Symbolic Interactionism; Chapter 10: Phenomenology and Ethnomethodology; Chapter 11: The Sociology of Knowledge; Chapter 12: Postmodern Theories: Calling Meaning into Question; Chapter 13: Conclusion; Notes; Index
• Sommario/riassunto: Heddendorf finds in sociological theories some 'hidden threads' - Christian principles woven into the fabric of society. This book is an examination and Christian critique of sociological theory, demonstrating appreciation for the richness of social life and holding in tension those theories that attempt to explain it.
• Titolo autorizzato: Hidden threads
• ISBN: 0-7618-4902-5; 1-299-13567-6
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910779324303321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II