Description
Sociology as one of the fine arts
Book summary
This collective work, coordinated by Juan A. Roche, explores the complex and fruitful relationships between sociology, the arts, and literature. Far from being compartmentalized disciplines, the book demonstrates how artistic and literary expressions have influenced and shaped sociological thought. Through the reflections of expert sociologists and humanists, the reader will discover the shared territories, the permeability between these fields, and the challenges they face in the future. An essential analysis for understanding the aesthetic and creative dimension of the social perspective.
What is it about?
The work examines in depth the reciprocal influence between sociology and the fine arts (literature, painting, music, etc.). It questions the traditional separation between the scientific analysis of society and artistic expression, proposing that sociology not only studies art, but can also be conceived and practiced as a discipline with its own aesthetic sensibility. Through various chapters, concrete cases are analyzed of how novels, plays, or artistic manifestations have served as a source of inspiration, a method of analysis, or even an object of study to understand social phenomena. The book also addresses the permeability of these territories, the meeting points, and the challenges posed by this interdisciplinary dialogue in the contemporary context.
Main themes
- The influence of literature and the arts on sociological theory and practice.
- The shared territories between sociology and aesthetics.
- The analysis of society through artistic and literary production.
- The permeability and interdisciplinary dialogues between social sciences and humanities.
- The future challenges of sociology in its relationship with artistic creation.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at sociologists, social science students, humanists, artists, cultural critics, and any reader interested in the intersections between art, literature, and the analysis of society. It is especially useful for those seeking an enriching perspective that transcends traditional disciplinary boundaries.
What this book contributes
- A renewed and profound vision of sociology as a creative discipline sensitive to art.
- Practical cases and theoretical reflections that demonstrate the influence of art on social thought.
- An analysis of the challenges and opportunities of the dialogue between sociology, the arts, and literature.
- An interdisciplinary perspective that enriches the understanding of both society and artistic creation.
Technical data
- Author: ROCHE, JUAN A. (ED.)
- Publisher: ANTHROPOS EDITORIAL
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: ART THEORY, LITERARY ESSAYS, PHILOSOPHY: AESTHETICS, SOCIETY AND CULTURE: GENERAL, SOCIOLOGY, SOCIAL SERVICES AND WELFARE, CRIMINOLOGY, POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT
- Collection: CUADERNOS A NUEVOS TERRITORIOS
- Binding: Other
- Date of publication: May 2012
- Number of pages: 272
- Weight: 463 g
Editorial review
This is a reference work for those who wish to explore the aesthetic and humanistic dimension of sociology. The collective edition, edited by Juan A. Roche, brings together specialists who offer a rigorous and suggestive look at how art and literature are not only objects of study, but also sources of methodological and theoretical inspiration. Its interdisciplinary approach and timely subject matter make it a valuable read for academics and students seeking to overcome the traditional boundaries of knowledge.