
The Analysis of Ideology
Raymond Boudon(Author)
Polity Press
1st Edition
Will be published approx. on 18. January 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
250 pages
978-0-7456-7097-3 (ISBN)
Description
This work, by one of Europe's foremost social theorists, presents a critical history of the concept of ideology. The author's discussion ranges from the early conceptions of ideology to its current usage in the works of Barthes, Foucault, Habermas and others.
Boudon develops a distinctive and original approach to the analysis of ideology. Drawing on a series of case studies, he seeks to explain how and why social actors adhere so readily to false or dubious ideas. In opposition to those views which associate ideology with irrationalism, Boudon develops a rationalist theory which helps to explain why certain ideas are believed by individuals and are thereby effective in the social world.
Rigorously argued and clearly written, this work is a major restatement of Boudon's theoretical views and a timely intervention in current debates. It will be of particular interest to students of sociology, politics and philosophy.
Boudon develops a distinctive and original approach to the analysis of ideology. Drawing on a series of case studies, he seeks to explain how and why social actors adhere so readily to false or dubious ideas. In opposition to those views which associate ideology with irrationalism, Boudon develops a rationalist theory which helps to explain why certain ideas are believed by individuals and are thereby effective in the social world.
Rigorously argued and clearly written, this work is a major restatement of Boudon's theoretical views and a timely intervention in current debates. It will be of particular interest to students of sociology, politics and philosophy.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 228 mm
Width: 151 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
347 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7456-7097-3 (9780745670973)
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Raymond Boudon
The Analysis of Ideology
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07/1989
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Person
Raymond Boudon is Professor of Sociology at the Sorbonne. He is the author of numerous works including Theories of Social Change (1986).
Content
Foreword. Prologue.
1. A Question (among others) on Ideology.
Part I
2. What is Ideology?
3. Is Homo Ideologicus (always) Irrational?
4. Journey Round a Table.
Part II
5. Outline of a Restricted Theory of Ideology.
6. Ideology, Social Position and Dispositions.
7. Ideology and Communication.
8. Science and Ideology.
Part III
9. Two Case Studies.
10. Against Scepticism.
Notes.
Index.
1. A Question (among others) on Ideology.
Part I
2. What is Ideology?
3. Is Homo Ideologicus (always) Irrational?
4. Journey Round a Table.
Part II
5. Outline of a Restricted Theory of Ideology.
6. Ideology, Social Position and Dispositions.
7. Ideology and Communication.
8. Science and Ideology.
Part III
9. Two Case Studies.
10. Against Scepticism.
Notes.
Index.