{"title":"Omar Lizardo","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection featuring the works of \u003cem\u003eOmar Lizardo\u003c\/em\u003e, a notable figure in the field of sociology, recognised for his insightful contributions towards understanding cultural phenomena and social structures. His work often intersects with theories of chance, culture, and social networks, making it an invaluable resource for students, educators, and enthusiasts in education and reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin this category, you'll find titles such as \u003cstrong\u003eOrienting to Chance\u003c\/strong\u003e, which dives deep into the complexities of how randomness and unpredictability influence social order. Lizardo's scholarly approach is both accessible and engaging, offering readers a detailed exploration of the interplay between chance circumstances and cultural dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOmar Lizardo’s books are essential reads for those keen to deepen their understanding of human behaviour and the hidden forces that shape our societal landscape. His clear and compelling writing style ensures that complex theories are accessible to readers, making his works suitable for those new to the subject as well as seasoned scholars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe invite you to explore Omar Lizardo's profound examinations of the social world and enrich your educational journey with his expertly crafted analyses.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"orienting-to-chance-by-michael-strand-9780226843131","title":"Orienting to Chance","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplores the implications of chance and uncertainty in social theory and offers a new interpretation of the sociological canon.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSince the founding of the discipline, sociologists have endeavoured to understand the structures of groups, organisations, and societies, and how these entities condition our behaviour. While some of the foundational theorists saw these processes as largely deterministic, sociological theory has increasingly insisted on the importance of culture in shaping our position in and responses to social groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eOrienting to Chance\u003c\/i\u003e, sociologists Michael Strand and Omar Lizardo aim to show that the social order bears an unmistakable link to \u003cem\u003echance\u003c\/em\u003e and urge us to think about how it conditions our actions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStrand and Lizardo provide a sweeping overview of a new social theory framework that they call probabilism. Using examples of probabilism in sociology, particularly in the work of Max Weber, W. E. B. Du Bois, and Pierre Bourdieu, they describe probabilism’s place in multiple fields of science. As the authors argue, their effort at redefinition and recovery helps position sociology as a field of the future, while also keeping it grounded in core issues of action, structure, culture, inequality, and inequity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy sharing these groundbreaking insights and revealing wider theoretical claims about mortality, fate, and technology in the contemporary era, Strand and Lizardo demonstrate how probabilism is an essential intervention for understanding the inevitable role of uncertainty in social life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46792421638380,"sku":"9780226843131","price":113.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20659593482268.jpg?v=1757004224"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/omar-lizardo.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}