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The Decomposition of Sociology,Used
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Sociology, writes Irving Louis Horowitz, has changed from a central discipline of the social sciences to an ideological outpost of political extremism. As a result, the field is in crisis. Some departments have been shut down, others cut back, research programs have dried up, and the growth ofprofessional organizations and student enrollments have been either curbed or atrophied. In The Decomposition of Sociology, Professor Horowitz, for four decades a leading social scientist, offers a frank and full account of the maelstrom engulfing this field.Horowitz pulls no punches in this provocative volume. He charges that much contemporary sociological theory has degenerated into pure critique, strongly influenced by Marxist dogmatism. Such thinking has a strong element of antiAmerican and antiWestern bias, in which all questions have oneanswerthe evil of capitalismand all problems one solutionthe good of socialism. In criminology, for instance, he shows that high crime rates are seen as an expression of capitalist disintegration, and criminal behavior a covert expression of radical action. Indeed, in one area after another,Horowitz shows how this same formulaic thinking dominates the field, resulting in a crude reductionist view of contemporary social life. At a time when the world is moving closer to the free market and democratic norms, he concludes, such reductionist tendencies and ideological posturings areoutmoded.Horowitz offers an alternative. He urges a larger vision of the social sciences, one in which universities, granting agencies and research institutes provide an environment in which research may be untainted by partisan agencieswhere policy choices will not be hindered by the prevailing culturalclimate. He counsels sociologists to move away from blind advocacy, to meet the challenges of the twentyfirst century by incorporating the knowledge of other times and places, and to take into account the shrinking globein short, to develop and maintain a new set of universal standards in thisera of a world culture.Here then is an eloquent plea for a revolution in sociology, written by one of the field's foremost figures. It offers as well a cautionary tale about the potentially devastating effect of ideology on scholarly pursuits.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'The Decomposition of Sociology'? A: 'The Decomposition of Sociology' discusses the transformation of sociology from a central discipline into an ideological outpost, addressing the crises within the field and the challenges posed by contemporary sociological theories.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Decomposition of Sociology' is Irving Louis Horowitz, a prominent social scientist with over four decades of experience in the field.
- Q: When was 'The Decomposition of Sociology' published? A: 'The Decomposition of Sociology' was published on October 14, 1993.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in a hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Decomposition of Sociology' have? A: 'The Decomposition of Sociology' contains a total of 288 pages.
- Q: What are the key themes explored in the book? A: Key themes include the ideological biases in sociology, critiques of Marxist influences, and a call for a more objective and universal approach to social sciences.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students of sociology? A: 'The Decomposition of Sociology' is suitable for students of sociology, particularly those interested in understanding the ideological challenges and historical context of the discipline.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New', indicating it is in pristine condition.
- Q: Does the book offer solutions to the issues it discusses? A: Yes, the author proposes an alternative vision for sociology, advocating for research environments free from ideological bias and encouraging interdisciplinary approaches.
- Q: What type of readers would benefit from this book? A: Readers interested in sociology, social sciences, political theory, and the impact of ideology on academic research will find this book particularly beneficial.