Invitation to Sociology A Humanistic Perspective
by BERGER, PETER L.Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 1963-03-01
Publisher(s): Anchor
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Summary
This lucid book presents the discipline of sociology to both the general reader and the student. Viewing sociology in the humanist tradition, Berger points out its affinity to history and philosophy, as well as its need for scientific procedures.
Author Biography
Peter L. Berger (Boston, MA) is University Professor of Sociology, Emeritus, at Boston University and the founder and Senior Research Fellow of the Institute on Culture, Religion, and World Affairs. He has written numerous books on sociological theory, the sociology of religion, and Third World development. Professor Berger has received honorary degrees from Loyola University, University of Notre Dame, University of Geneva, University of Munich, Sofia University, and Renmin University of China.
Table of Contents
| Preface | p. vii |
| Sociology as an Individual Pastime | p. 1 |
| Sociology as a Form of Consciousness | p. 25 |
| Excursus: Alternation and Biography (Or: How to Acquire a Prefabricated Past) | p. 54 |
| Sociological Perspective--Man in Society | p. 66 |
| Sociological Perspective--Society in Man | p. 93 |
| Sociological perspective--Society as Drama | p. 122 |
| Excursus: Sociological Machiavellianism and Ethics (Or: How to Acquire Scruples and Keep on Cheating) | p. 151 |
| Sociology as a Humanistic Discipline | p. 164 |
| Bibliographical Comments | p. 177 |
| Index | p. 187 |
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