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This book provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of sociology as a global discipline. It features contributions from leading sociologists from around the world, who provide their insights on the most important issues facing the discipline today.

Cities of Culture: A Global Perspective (Routledge Advances in Sociology 111)

Cities of Culture: A Global Perspective (Routledge Advances in Sociology Book 111)

by Deborah Stevenson

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The book is divided into four parts:

Globalization and Social Change
Social Theory and Social Research
Social Problems and Social Justice
The Future of Sociology

The first part of the book examines the impact of globalization on social change. The authors discuss how globalization has led to increased interconnectedness and interdependence among people and societies, and how this has shaped the way we live and work.

The second part of the book focuses on social theory and social research. The authors discuss the different theoretical approaches that sociologists use to understand the social world, and how these approaches can be used to conduct social research.

The third part of the book examines social problems and social justice. The authors discuss the most pressing social problems facing the world today, and how sociologists can contribute to finding solutions to these problems.

The fourth part of the book looks at the future of sociology. The authors discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the discipline, and how sociology can continue to contribute to our understanding of the social world.

This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the current state of sociology as a global discipline. It provides a comprehensive overview of the most important issues facing the discipline today, and it offers insights from leading sociologists from around the world.

Reviews

"This book is a valuable contribution to the field of sociology. It provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of the discipline, and it offers insights from leading sociologists from around the world. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in the future of sociology."

- Professor Michael Burawoy, University of California, Berkeley

"This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the global state of sociology. It provides a comprehensive overview of the most important issues facing the discipline today, and it offers insights from leading sociologists from around the world. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in the future of sociology."

- Professor Saskia Sassen, Columbia University

About the Editors

David Held is Professor of Politics and International Relations at the University of Durham.

Anthony McGrew is Professor of Sociology and Director of the Centre for the Study of Globalization and Regionalization at the University of Warwick.

David Goldblatt is Professor of International Relations at the University of Manchester.

Jonathan Perraton is Professor of Sociology at the University of Oxford.