Essays about: "abstract sociological theory"

Found 3 essays containing the words abstract sociological theory.

1. 1. Chaotic Field Exploration : Exploring systemic field dynamics in bilateral negotiations

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Pedagogik och sociologi; Linköpings universitet/Filosofiska fakulteten

   Author : Martin Kildén Smith; [2014]
   Keywords : Bourdieu; the social field; bilateral negotiations; theoretical exploration; converting the field; deliberate human agency; systemic approach; macro; abstract sociological theory; critical realism;

   Abstract : The purpose of this paper is to explore the nature of the social field as described by Pierre Bourdieu as well as to explore the possibility of creating a more focused and tailored set of conditions in the form of a model to repurpose the field theory to more clearly be applicable to bilateral negotiations. The methodological approach is conceptual analysis based on the epistemology of critical realism. READ MORE

3. 2. Using Complexity Theory Methods for Sociological Theory Development - With a Case Study on Socio-Technical Transitions

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/ Sociologiska institutionen

   Author : Anton Törnberg; [2011-08-12]
   Keywords : Complexity Theory; Sociological theory development; Multi-level perspective; Socio-technical transitions; Agent-based model; Modeling;

   Abstract : During the last few decades the interest in Complexity Theory (CT) methods in sociology has increased, partly as a result of the increased complexity in sociological theory and partly of that these methods have become more powerful and accessible. However, despite this increased interest, the application of CT-methods still holds a peripheral existence within mainstream sociology. READ MORE

4. 3. In Dubai: Traders, In Somalia: Conflict Escalators : A Study of Diasporic Influences on Civil War

   University essay from Institutionen för samhällsvetenskap

   Author : Mio Awes; [2009]
   Keywords : Sociology;

   Abstract : Abstract I have used diaspora theory with a sociological perspective. This perspective has given insight to the importance that a diaspora community can play in conflicts in their country of origin while they are absent. READ MORE