{"title":"Michael Burawoy","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection of works by \u003cem\u003eMichael Burawoy\u003c\/em\u003e, one of the most influential figures in the realm of sociology and academic discourse. Known for his profound contributions to the field, Burawoy's work primarily centres on the application and development of public sociology—a form of sociology that transcends traditional academic boundaries to engage with diverse audiences in meaningful ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore his seminal work, \"Public Sociology,\" which captures the essence of his approach by advocating for a sociology that is accessible and relevant to the greater public. In this text, Burawoy delineates the role sociology can play in fostering public dialogue and understanding, prompting readers to consider the impact of sociological thought on everyday life and community engagement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDelve into the educational and reference insights offered by Burawoy's writings, as they push the boundaries of conventional sociology with innovative analysis and perspectives. Whether you're a student, academic, or an enthusiast of sociology, Michael Burawoy's works are essential for anyone interested in the dynamic interplay between academic sociology and the public sphere.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"public-sociology-by-michael-burawoy-9781509519156","title":"Public Sociology","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMichael Burawoy has helped to reshape the theory and practice of sociology across the Western world. \u003ci\u003ePublic Sociology\u003c\/i\u003e is his most thoroughgoing attempt to explore what a truly committed, engaged sociology should look like in the twenty-first century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBurawoy looks back on the defining moments of his intellectual journey, exploring his pivotal early experiences as a researcher, such as his fieldwork in a Zambian copper mine and a Chicago factory. He recounts his time as a graduate and professor during the ideological ferment in sociology departments of the 1970s, and explores how his experiences intersected with a changing political and intellectual world up to the present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecalling Max Weber, Burawoy argues that sociology is much more than just a discipline – it is a vocation, to be practiced everywhere and by everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47362955870444,"sku":"9781509519156","price":42.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12213813482725.jpg?v=1772906721"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/michael-burawoy.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}