Description Individualism and holism, the concepts embedded in the title of this book, represent two key theoretical perspectives that have for many decades steered and shaped sociological thought.
For over a century these two interpretative perspectives have also divided sociological theory into two camps, accompanied by a band of scholars trying to bridge this dualism.
According to American sociologist Jeffrey C.
Alexander, individualist theories derive their appeal and str.
Emerald Publishing Limited Individualism, holism and the central dilemma of sociological theory, hardcover/jiři subrt
