Explore the transformative power of sociology with 'Public Sociology' by Michael Burawoy, a groundbreaking book that challenges conventional ideas and shapes the future of sociological practice. As a central figure in sociology, Burawoy provides profound insights into what engaged sociology looks like in the 21st century. This compelling book reflects on his deep intellectual journey, illustrating pivotal experiences such as fieldwork in a Zambian copper mine and a Chicago factory. With 232 pages of rich content, this publication from John Wiley & Sons (UK) invites readers to understand sociology not just as an academic discipline, but as a vocation that transcends traditional spaces. Burawoy's reflections on major sociological events from the 1970s through today are essential for students, scholars, and anyone interested in understanding the intersections of sociology, politics, and society. Discover how sociology can be a tool for social change and engagement. Perfect for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of modern sociology and its role in contemporary issues. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW | ISBN: 9781509519156 | Year: 2021 | Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK) | Pages: 232.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509519156
Year: 2021
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 232


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Michael Burawoy has helped to reshape the theory and practice of sociology across the Western world. Public Sociology is his most thoroughgoing attempt to explore what a truly committed, engaged sociology should look like in the twenty-first century.


Burawoy looks back on the defining moments of his intellectual journey, exploring his pivotal early experiences as a researcher, such as his fieldwork in a Zambian copper mine and a Chicago factory. He recounts his time as a graduate and professor during the ideological ferment in sociology departments of the 1970s, and explores how his experiences intersected with a changing political and intellectual world up to the present. Recalling Max Weber, Burawoy argues that sociology is much more than just a discipline “ it is a vocation, to be practiced everywhere and by everyone.