What is Cultural Sociology?

What is Cultural Sociology?Explore the nuances of cultural sociology with 'What is Cultural Sociology?'. This essential guide, authored by Lyn Spillman and published by John Wiley & Sons in 2019, delves deep into the intricate layers of culture, cultural differences, and cultural conflicts that shape our social interactions. Whether you are a student, researcher, or simply curious about sociology, this book offers a concise yet thorough understanding of the key concepts in

Explore the nuances of cultural sociology with 'What is Cultural Sociology?'. This essential guide, authored by Lyn Spillman and published by John Wiley & Sons in 2019, delves deep into the intricate layers of culture, cultural differences, and cultural conflicts that shape our social interactions. Whether you are a student, researcher, or simply curious about sociology, this book offers a concise yet thorough understanding of the key concepts in cultural sociology.

With 160 pages of intriguing content, Spillman introduces valuable conceptual tools that cultural sociologists use for meaning-making. Readers will appreciate the vivid examples that illustrate the profound impact of culture on society. Each chapter provides a unique perspective, exploring various approaches to analyze symbolic forms, interactions, and the organized production of culture.

This book is perfect for those seeking to grasp the fundamental approaches within cultural sociology and understand its vital role in social dynamics. The accessibility of the writing makes it an excellent resource for both academic settings and personal enrichment.

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781509522811
Year: 2019
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons (UK)
Pages: 160


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Culture, cultural difference, and cultural conflict always surround us. Cultural sociologists aim to understand their role across all aspects of social life by examining processes of meaning-making.


In this crisp and accessible book, Lyn Spillman demonstrates many of the conceptual tools cultural sociologists use to explore how people make meaning. Drawing on vivid examples, she offers a compelling analytical framework within which to view the entire field of cultural sociology. In each chapter, she introduces a different angle of vision, with distinct but compatible approaches for explaining culture and its role in social life: analyzing symbolic forms, meaning-making in interaction, and organized production.


This book both offers a concise answer to the question of what cultural sociology is and provides an overview of the fundamental approaches in the field.