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Manning, Philip

Freud and American Sociology

Manning, Philip - Freud and American Sociology, ebook

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Although Freud’s impact on social science – and indeed 20th century social thought – has been extraordinary, his impact on American sociology has been left relatively unexplored. This ground-breaking book aims to fill this knowledge gap. By examining the work of pioneers such as G.H.Mead, Cooley, Parsons and Goffman, as well as a range of key contemporary thinkers, it provides an accurate history of the role Freud and psychoanalysis played in the development of American social theory. Despite the often reluctant, and frequently resistant, nature of this encounter, the book also draws attention to the abiding potential of fusing psychoanalytic and sociological thinking.

Freud and American Sociology represents an original and compelling contribution to scholarly debate. At the same time, the clarity with which Manning develops his comprehensive account means that the book is also highly suitable for adoption on a range of upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses, including sociology, social theory, social psychology, and related disciiplines.

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Author(s)
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
Publication year
2005
Language
en
Edition
1
Page amount
184 pages
Category
Psychology
Format
Ebook
eISBN (ePUB)
9780745669359
Printed ISBN
9780745625058

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