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chloeandherbooks's review
I read this for my Sociology class. I’ve decided I probably won’t rate books I read for uni so i’m leaving the rating blank.
matthew4's review
3.0
A good text, which obviously has been important to the development of sociology. However, it can be unnecessarily convoluted at points.
ladygetslit's review
3.0
This book came recommended to me by a much-loved professor from undergrad, and I finally got around to reading it.
Published in 1959, this book seeks to call sociologists to action. While his contemporaries mired themselves in grand theory or abstracted empirical study, Mills argues for a sociology that takes its political job seriously. Rather than submitting to the will of the powerful, Mills argues that sociologists have a duty to inspire their students to think more critically and to really take a hard look at the social structure.
Although Mills makes some good points that still hold relevance today, this was not necessarily an enjoyable read, more of a necessary one.
Published in 1959, this book seeks to call sociologists to action. While his contemporaries mired themselves in grand theory or abstracted empirical study, Mills argues for a sociology that takes its political job seriously. Rather than submitting to the will of the powerful, Mills argues that sociologists have a duty to inspire their students to think more critically and to really take a hard look at the social structure.
Although Mills makes some good points that still hold relevance today, this was not necessarily an enjoyable read, more of a necessary one.
ocereadsstuff's review
4.0
Read in part for CRM3301 (Contemporary critical theories in criminology) and other sociology classes. Any one who fancies themselves a social scientist should read this book. Mills provides the basis for any good social research.
niconorico's review
4.0
There is a lot of value here, this book is a strong introduction to problems within Sociology and the Social Sciences in general; and the appendix gave me a nice hearty chuckle for validating my Google Drive. This book earns four stars in spite of certain failings of the author himself, most glaringly his Western academic bias which places disproportionate importance both on the individual and the role of the West itself.
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