Overview
Review of Classic Sociology WorkRead a classic work of sociology or analysis of a classic sociologist (see below) and prepare a response according to the following rubric. chooce one work and use the guidelines given in rubric
- Turner, Stephen. Emile Durkheim: Sociologist and Moralist. (ebook. in Grambling Library)
- Weber, Max. The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism. (ebookLinks to an external site. in Grambling Library)
- Mills, C. Wright. The Sociological Imagination (ebook. in Grambling Library)
- Elias, Norbert (ebook. in Grambling Library)
- Foucault, Michel (ebook. in Grambling Library)
- Mauss, Marcel (ebook. in Grambling Library)
- Wallerstein, Immanuel. Modern World-System (ebook. in Grambling Library)
- Kuhn, Thomas (ebook. in Grambling Library)
- Bordieu, Pierre (ebook in Grambling Library)
- Habermas, Jurgen (ebook. in Grambling Library)
Proficient (10 pts) | |
Citation | Provided complete and accurate citation at beginning of review |
Contextualization | Describes accurately the time period and major events that are the subject of the book; the geographical and chronological scope; the major debates in which the work is participating |
Outline: structure | · Describes how the chapters are organized. · Succinctly provides a vivid description of the content of the chapters. · Describes how supporting material enhances from/ detracts from structure |
Outline: evidence | · Describes the evidence that the author used to make the argument. · Discusses primary and secondary sources used. · Provides relevant examples of evidence. · Notes if book overly reliant on certain sources or excludes other types of sources. |
Analysis: Author’s point of view | · Identifies the type of sociology the author is addressing · If present, Identifies assumptions the author makes in terms of sociological biases or key terms that author employs that may demonstrate bias · If present, describes how historical motivations affect the way in which the book is argued · Describes the balance of book and ways the author may have exaggerated, distorted, or dismissed material. |
Analysis: usefulness | Describes opinion of book; addresses for whom this book would be useful and why |
Mechanics | Well-written, academic prose. Minimal spelling or grammar errors. |
Formatting | Follows the structure of an academic book review. Falls within the word count of 900-1100 words. Essay submitted in times new roman, 12 pt font, 1” margins. Correctly submitted to Canvas in word document or pdf |
Proficient (20 pts) | |
Analysis: argument | · Describes the essence of the main argument as well as any supporting arguments. · Provides an evidence-based account of strengths and weaknesses of book · Discerns effectiveness of argument as well as any points of breakdown; provides illustrative points of argumentation. · Discusses how well evidence proves argument. · Discusses role of book in larger sociological debate. |