Uvod u sociologiju
Introduction to Sociology by Michael Haralambos and Robin Heald is a classic textbook that systematically introduces key sociological topics and perspectives.
The book covers fundamental aspects of modern society: social development, stratification, class structure, political and industrial sociology, the role of women, social deviance, family and religion. The uniqueness of the work lies in the analysis of these topics through three dominant sociological theories: Marxism, functionalism and symbolic interactionism.
Marxism emphasizes class struggle and economic relations as the drivers of social change. Functionalism views society as a system of interconnected parts that work for stability. Symbolic interactionism focuses on individual interactions and the meanings that people give to the world. Haralambos systematically compares these perspectives, allowing readers to understand the complexity of social phenomena.
The book is pedagogically adapted, with clear explanations and examples, making it suitable for students and a wider audience. Although it is partly criticized for neglecting some contemporary theories (e.g. rational choice theory), it remains appreciated for its scientific rigor and comprehensiveness. Haralambos emphasizes that sociology is not just a description of society, but a tool for critically understanding and changing the world.
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