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Hidden Threads
A Christian Critique of Sociological Theory
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2009
Summary
Hidden Threads: A Christian Critique of Sociological Theory, provides a framework for making sense of the social world. Heddendorf finds in sociological theories some 'hidden threads' - Christian principles woven into the fabric of society. Early Christian thought was radical in its approach to social life. Jesus provided a different concept of the person, and encouraged his followers to act upon this new understanding. Thus, in the early centuries after Christ, Christian social thought was a dynamic, positive, social force, but today the situation differs. Many Christians readily accept current interpretations of problems as valid. Consequently, in response to these modern explanations, Christians develop a form of secularized thought which supports popular solutions and fails to critically engage with the real issues of the day. Hidden Threads is an examination and Christian critique of sociological theory, demonstrating appreciation for the richness of social life and holding in tension those theories that attempt to explain it.
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Copyright year
2009
ISBN-Print
978-0-7618-4901-8
ISBN-Online
978-0-7618-4902-5
Publisher
Hamilton Books, Lanham
Language
English
Pages
243
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Preface No access Pages i - xiv
Chapter 1: Hidden Threads No access Pages 1 - 4
Chapter 2: The Nature of Theory No access Pages 5 - 16
Chapter 3: The European Heritage No access Pages 17 - 34
Chapter 4: The American Tradition No access Pages 35 - 52
Chapter 5: Functionalism No access Pages 53 - 72
Chapter 6: Conflict Theory No access Pages 73 - 92
Chapter 7: Social Action Theory No access Pages 93 - 110
Chapter 8: Exchange Theory No access Pages 111 - 128
Chapter 9: Symbolic Interactionism No access Pages 129 - 146
Chapter 10: Phenomenology and Ethnomethodology No access Pages 147 - 164
Chapter 11: The Sociology of Knowledge No access Pages 165 - 182
Chapter 12: Postmodern Theories: Calling Meaning into Question No access Pages 183 - 218
