Oxford Handbooks Ser.: Oxford Handbook of Cultural Sociology by Ronald Jacobs...

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Explore the vibrant field of cultural sociology with The Oxford Handbook of Cultural Sociology. This comprehensive guide, edited by leading experts Jeffrey C. Alexander, Ronald Jacobs, and Philip Smith, delves into the theoretical and methodological vitality of contemporary cultural sociology. It examines crucial aspects like power, politics, states, economics, mass media, religion, aesthetics, knowledge, and health, offering diverse perspectives on how culture interacts with society. This groundbreaking handbook provides a new way to model social facts and understand the many facets of contemporary society. Key Features: * Covers a wide range of empirical areas including politics, economics, media, religion, and more. * Features contributions from preeminent thinkers in the field. * Offers insights into the tensions and convergences within cultural sociology. * Provides a unified view of diverse contemporary applications. This essential resource for students and scholars of sociology and history offers immediate access to the real developments and disagreements taking place in cultural sociology today. Summary: The Oxford Handbook of Cultural Sociology, Hardcover, English, 840 pages, by Jeffrey C. Alexander, Ronald Jacobs, Philip Smith, published by Oxford University Press.