The ISA Handbook in Contemporary Sociology
- Ann Denis - University of Ottawa, Canada
- Devorah Kalekin-Fishman - University of Haifa, Israel
This International Sociological Association Handbook presents and tracks the transformation of the societies and social relations that characterize the twenty-first century. The volume is organized around a conceptualization of three processes that are fundamental to the analyses of micro, meso and macro social relations: Conflict, Competition, and Cooperation.
Case studies discuss and contextualize debates within an international overview of relevant literature incorporating material about North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa and Asia; chapters on topics and fields crucial to the experience of people around the world include:
- Consumption
- Welfare and Hunger
- The Sociology of Health
- Childhood Studies
- Labor Studies and Law
- Sociological Theory
Systematic and informed the Handbook serves readers in all branches of the social sciences, providing both experienced researchers and novices with the materials to explore the different domains of contemporary life.
'This Handbook is the first published by the ISA in this millennium; representing the fruit of in-depth dynamics it invites us to give all necessary attention to the concepts of conflict, cooperation and competition.
By reflecting on the possible articulations of these concepts and attempting to apply them in diverse fields of social science the editors give voice to those who are studying the world as it is and perform the service of returning a set of concepts, approaches or paradigms to their legitimate place.
I thank them warmly for offering us this fine volume, which, clearly, will be a milestone.'
Michel Wieviorka, President, International Sociological Association
