Emotions and Sociology

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Jack Barbalet
Wiley, Nov 22, 2002 - Psychology - 182 pages
Comprising eight chapters written by leading sociologists from five countries, this volume demonstrates the significance of emotions for sociological inquiry.



  • Shows what sociology looks like when emotions are taken seriously.

  • Comprises eight chapters by leading sociologists from five countries.
  • Explores major sub-disciplines of sociology, including political sociology, economic sociology, and sociology of science.
  • Takes sociology in an exciting new direction.

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About the author (2002)

Jack Barbalet is an Australian sociologist, currently Professor of Sociology at the University of Leicester, where he is Head of Department. He has written extensively in political sociology, sociological theory and the sociology of the emotions. He is editor of the Journal of Classical Sociology.

Bibliographic information

TitleEmotions and Sociology
Sociological Review Monographs
EditorJack Barbalet
PublisherWiley, 2002
ISBN1405105577, 9781405105576
Length182 pages
Subjects › 

Psychology / General
Psychology / Social Psychology
  
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