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Practicing culture

Practicing culture

Politics & SocietySociology
Pages
252
Published
2007
Language
English

Synopsis

Practicing Culture aims to reinvigorate cultural sociology by focusing on applying theoretical concepts to empirical research. It argues that culture is not merely products but active practices, constantly shaped and reshaped by individuals in diverse contexts. Through engaging case studies, such as residents of Kaliningrad digging for German artifacts or wrestling fans understanding the sport's trickery while still believing in the contest, the book reveals how culture is performed. This work seeks to strengthen the field through internal development and connections to interdisciplinary social theory, making it a vital resource for students and researchers of cultural theory and sociology.

Prose complexity
10/10

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InformativeIntellectualComplexPhilosophical

Genres

Politics & Society Sociology

Authors

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Craig Calhoun

Craig Calhoun is a leading voice in social theory. His influential work, including "Practicing culture," explores how societies and cultures are understood and enacted.

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Richard Sennett

Richard Sennett (born 1 January 1943) is the Centennial Professor of Sociology at the London School of Economics and University Professor of the Humanities at New York University. Sennett has studied social ties in cities, and the effects of urban living on individuals in the modern world. He has been a Fellow of The Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences, of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and of the Royal Society of Literature. He is the founding director of the New Y...