Who is Howard S. Becker? This book traces his career, examining his work and contributions to the field of sociology. Themes covered include Beckers theoretical conceptualizations, approaches, teaching style, and positioning in the intellectual milieu. Translated from French by sociologist Robert Dingwall, the English edition benefits from an editorial introduction and additional referencing, as well as a new foreword by Becker himself.
Foreword, Introduction to the English edition, Preface, Introduction, 1.Why should we read Howard Becker?, 2. The Sociologist of Work, 3. The Social Worlds of Organizations, Institutions and Professions, 4. From Pragmatism to Interactionism, 5. Professor Beckers approach to Teaching, 6. Becker in France, Conclusion
Who is Howard S. Becker? This book traces his career, examining his work and contributions to the field of sociology. Themes covered include Beckers theoretical conceptualisations, approaches, teaching style, and positioning in the intellectual milieu. Translated from French by sociologist Robert Dingwall, the English edition benefits from an editorial introduction and additional referencing, as well as a new foreword by Becker himself.
Jean Peneff is Emeritus Professor of Sociology at the University of Aix-Marseille, France. He has played a leading role in introducing qualitative research methods to French sociology, pioneering the use of participant observation.
Robert Dingwall is a consulting sociologist and part-time professor of sociology at Nottingham Trent University, UK. He has written widely on law, medicine, science, and technology, focusing on professions, work, organizations and interaction, and on research methods and ethics.
Howard Beckers long and distinguished career receives a welcome and engaging review. Peneffs book, in Dingwalls tralĂ3
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