E-raamat: Handbook of Cultural Sociology

Looking through this handbook, it seems that cultural sociology is the study of everything that humans do. Hall, Grindstaff and Lo, all in the sociology department of the University of California, Davis, might agree, with qualifications. They argue for a broad definition of culture with the "lifeworlds" of each individual intersecting with those of others to form a plurality of cultures. Many of the articles stress the global context of cultures now, facilitated particularly by the Internet, which has allowed the formation of transnational cultures that exist only in cyberspace. While many of the chapters are based in one theory or another, the main impression is that the methods of cultural sociology can and should be applied to every aspect of life, from elder care to music to medical practices. The editors suggest that the handbook be studied by sociology students. However, the format, with references at the end of each chapter, encourages people in every field to read relevant parts and apply them in their own work. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)