Critical and Cultural Interactionism: Insights from Sociology and Criminology

Interactionism is a long-standing tradition in sociology that studies human interaction and how society is constituted by patterns of interaction. This book seeks to rectify the neglect of interactionism by bringing together critical social theories and microsociological approaches to research, revealing its critical and cultural potentials. It presents the latest work from leading figures in interactionist thought and offers an overview of some of the most potent and prominent ideas in critical and cultural criminology.

Format: Hardback
Length: 238 pages
Publication date: 21 March 2019
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Interactionism, a longstanding tradition in sociology, delves into the study of human interaction and its profound impact on society. Despite the contributions of notable figures like Robert E. Park, Everett C. Hughes, Erving Goffman, Herbert Blumer, Norman K. Denzin, and Gary Alan Fine, interactionism has often been viewed as an outsider within mainstream sociology. This book aims to rectify this oversight by merging critical social theories with microsociological approaches, unveiling the critical and cultural dimensions of interactionism. The chapters in this book argue that interactionism, rather than being aligned with the status quo, possesses a critical and cultural edge. By presenting the latest research from esteemed interactionist thinkers, this book offers a comprehensive overview of some of the most influential and groundbreaking ideas within critical and cultural criminology. This book will appeal to scholars with interests in interactionism, social theory research methods, and criminology.

Interactionism, a longstanding tradition in sociology, delves into the study of human interaction and its profound impact on society. Despite the contributions of notable figures like Robert E. Park, Everett C. Hughes, Erving Goffman, Herbert Blumer, Norman K. Denzin, and Gary Alan Fine, interactionism has often been viewed as an outsider within mainstream sociology. This book aims to rectify this oversight by merging critical social theories with microsociological approaches, unveiling the critical and cultural dimensions of interactionism. The chapters in this book argue that interactionism, rather than being aligned with the status quo, possesses a critical and cultural edge. By presenting the latest research from esteemed interactionist thinkers, this book offers a comprehensive overview of some of the most influential and groundbreaking ideas within critical and cultural criminology. This book will appeal to scholars with interests in interactionism, social theory research methods, and criminology.

Weight: 486g
Dimension: 164 x 241 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138306233