In this seminal contribution to the sociology of knowledge, first published in 1940, Florian Znaniecki develops a typology of the variety of specific social roles that scholars have played, and investigates the normative patterns that govern their behavior. A central tool for the investigation of these problems is the notion of "social circle", the audience to which intellectuals address themselves. Znaniecki shows that thinkers do not speak to the total society but address selected segments and markets. Specific social ...
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In this seminal contribution to the sociology of knowledge, first published in 1940, Florian Znaniecki develops a typology of the variety of specific social roles that scholars have played, and investigates the normative patterns that govern their behavior. A central tool for the investigation of these problems is the notion of "social circle", the audience to which intellectuals address themselves. Znaniecki shows that thinkers do not speak to the total society but address selected segments and markets. Specific social circles bestow recognition, provide material or psychic support, and help shape the self-image of the thinker.
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212 pp., Paperback, edges rubbed, else very good. -If you are reading this, this item is actually (physically) in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.
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VERY GOOD. 212 pp. Slight exterior wear. Light foxing on page edges. First page torn out. Unmarked text. **We provide professional service and individual attention to your order, daily shipments, and sturdy packaging. FREE TRACKING ON ALL SHIPMENTS WITHIN USA.
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Good. Size: 8x5x1; Harper Torchbooks, 1968, with introduction by Lewis Coser. Good paperback copy, from a personal collection (NOT ex-library). Shelfwear, pieces of clear tape at head and heel of spine. About a dozen pages with faded highlighting. Spine is uncreased, binding tight and sturdy. Ships same or next business day from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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New York 1940 first edition. Columbia University. Hardcover sm octavo. Blue cloth. DJ blurb taped inside front cover. Ex-library with all usual library marks. no dj. Book is VG, text clean and binding secure.
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