The first book of its kind, Sociology and the New Materialism explores the many and varied applications of "new materialism," a key emerging trend in 21st century thought, to the practice of doing sociology.
Offering a clear exposition of new materialist theory and using sociological examples throughout to enable the reader to develop a materialist sociological understanding, the book:
- Outlines the fundamental precepts of new materialism
- Explores how materialism provides new perspectives on the range of sociological topic areas
- Explains how materialist approaches can be used to research sociological issues and also to engage with social issues.
Sociology and the New Materialism is a clear and authoritative one-stop guide for advanced undergraduates and postgraduates in sociology, cultural studies, social policy and related disciplines.
- ISBN10 1473942225
- ISBN13 9781473942226
- Publish Date 18 October 2016 (first published 4 October 2016)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Sage Publications Ltd
- Format Paperback
- Pages 240
- Language English
- URL https://uk.sagepub.com/booksProdDesc.nav?prodId=Book247972