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Born of the ideas of Auguste Comte in the nineteenth century, sociology established itself as 'the science of modernity', linked to a progressive view of history. Yet today the idea of progress has more or less collapsed; with its demise, some say, sociological thought has moved to the margins of contemporary intellectual culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eIn Defence of Sociology\u003c\/em\u003e, the author challenges such an interpretation, showing that sociology continues to hold a central position within the social sciences. Looking both to the past of sociology and the diversity of intellectual trends found in the present day, Giddens explores many aspects of the sociological heritage. Comte, Durkheim, Parsons, Marshall, and Habermas are among the figures covered. 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The volumes are a decisive step in the development of his thinking and will be essential reading for students and professionals in the areas of social and political theory, sociology, human geography, and social psychology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47471148335340,"sku":"9780745609324","price":42.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780745609324-modernity-and-self-identity.jpg?v=1775235771"},{"product_id":"sociology-by-philip-w-sutton-9781509539222","title":"Sociology","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOver a million copies sold worldwide\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe indispensable guide to understanding the world we make and the lives we lead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis thoroughly revised and updated ninth edition remains unrivalled in its vibrant, engaging and authoritative introduction to sociology. 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