Qualitative Complexity: Ecology, Cognitive Processes and the Re-Emergence of Structures in Post-Humanist Social Theory (International Library of Sociology) [Paperback]

John Smith (Author), Chris Jenks (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 3, 2006 | ISBN-10: 0415439671 | ISBN-13: 978-0415439671 | Edition: Reissue

Offering a critique of the humanist paradigm in contemporary social theory, Qualitative Complexity is the first comprehensive sociological analysis of complexity theory. Drawing from sources in sociology, philosophy, complexity theory, 'fuzzy logic', systems theory, cognitive science and evolutionary biology, John Smith and Chris Jenks present a new series of interdisciplinary perspectives on the sociology of complex, self-organizing structures.

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About the Author

Chris Jenks is Professor of Sociology and Pro-Vice Chancellor at Brunel University. He has written numerous books on culture, sociology and childhood. He is interested in sociological theory, post-structuralism and heterology, childhood, cultural theory, visual and urban culture and extremes of behaviour. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Routledge; Reissue edition (May 3, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0415439671
• ISBN-13: 978-0415439671
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,250,671 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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