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2004/307 pages/LC: 2004007780 |
The book is organized around four themes—family and place, the body, education and work, and the passage of time—that tell a story about the life course and touch on a wide range of enduring sociological topics. The first chapter explores some of the theories of narrative that mark contemporary social analysis. Introductions to the four sections identify the sociological themes that the essays reflect. The heart of the book, however, is not about narrative but of narrative: scholars who have been involved in class, racial/ethnic, gender, sexual orientation, and disability studies compellingly write about their own life experiences.
Storytelling Sociology is essential reading for all those who want to learn about narrative inquiry, teach about it, or develop a "storied" approach in their own work.
"Readers will be fascinated by Storytelling Sociology. Framing narrative as social inquiry, offering a fresh, inviting slant on the sociological enterprise, it could become a staple for introductory courses."—James A. Holstein, Marquette University
"This is an important book. I found myself completely engaged with the subject matter—and delighted to read a collection of narratives sensitive to the social and cultural nuances that in the end shape the narratives that we are able to tell."—Amy Best, San Jose State University