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Title Sociologists' tales : contemporary narratives on sociological thought and practice / edited by Katherine Twamley, Mark Doidge, Andrea Scott
Published Bristol : Policy Press, [2015]

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Contents SOCIOLOGISTS' TALES; Contents; Acknowledgements; Foreword; Introduction ; The origins of sociology: the story so far (abridged); The idea for the book; How we went about making this book; Description of the book; Part 1: What can sociology do?; Part 2: What does it mean to be a sociologist?; Part 3: How does one become a sociologist?; Part 1. What can sociology do?; 1. The sociologist as voyeur ; 2. Why sociology?; 3. Sociology as a science/technology of freedom; 4. Why sociology matters; 5. Passion, curiosity and integrity; 6. Sociology as democratic knowledge
14. Sociographer by design? Boundary crossings and interdisciplinaritySociology: an outsider's perspective; Sociology: making connections -- opening doors; 15. 'I am a sociologist'; but what exactly is a sociologist and how do you become one?; 16. Sociology: from committing to being?; 17. Drift, opportunity and commitment: the shaping of a professional career; 18. A passion for empirical sociology; Empirical research became my passion; Management or research?; Moving on; What helped me?; Conclusion; 19. Me, myself and sociology
20. Turning to the psychosocial: drawing on sociology to address societal issuesWhat is sociology to me?; Why sociology? ; What advice would you give to someone starting out in a career in sociology?; Looking back on your career, what would you have done differently?; Part 3. How does one become a sociologist?; 21. A long haul; 22. Putting sociology to work in the NHS; 23. Clinging to the precipice: travails of a contract researcher in sociology; Early influences: discovering medical sociology, 1968-74; Political exile: 1974-78; A false start: 1978-82; Getting on the precipice: 1988-96
Was it worth it? 1995-present day24. The pursuit of a sociological career overseas and the navigation of an outsider perspective; Awakening my sociological imagination; Survival; Making the transition; Closing thoughts ; 25. Tales from the field: applied policy research and the sociological imagination; 26. What sociology means to me: exploring, imagining and challenging; Becoming a sociologist; Starting out: what the future may hold; 27. Social science which engages with the real world; 28. A sporting chance? Notes on an ongoing career in the sociology of sport; What is sociology to you?
Summary What is sociology? Why is it important? Sociologists' Tales is the first book to offer a unique window into the thoughts and experiences of key UK sociologists from different generations, many internationally recognised, asking what sociology means to them. It reveals the changing context of sociology and how this has shaped their practice. Providing a valuable insight into why sociology is so fascinating, it gives advice to those wanting to study or develop a career in sociology reflecting on why the contributors chose their career, how they have managed to do it and what advice they would
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
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Subject Sociology -- Methodology.
Sociology -- Philosophy.
SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Anthropology -- General.
SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Regional Studies.
SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Sociology -- General.
Sociology -- Methodology
Sociology -- Philosophy
Form Electronic book
Author Twamley, Katherine, editor
Doidge, Mark, editor
Scott, Andrea, editor
ISBN 9781447318699
1447318692
9781447318705
1447318706
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