Böcker i Handbooks of Sociology and Social Research-serien

This wide-ranging handbook presents in-depth discussions on the array of subspecialties that comprise the field of sociological theory. the cultural turn in sociological theorizing; theorizing from the systemic and macro level; new directions in evolutionary theorizing; and theorizing from assumptions of rationality.

Providing a comprehensive overview of the accumulated knowledge on prevention theory, intervention design, and development and prevention research methodology, this work also promotes prevention science as an evolving field in the practice and policy of drug abuse prevention.

Since the 1970s, the study of emotions moved to the forefront of sociological analysis. This book brings the reader up to date on the theory and research that have proliferated in the analysis of human emotions. Section three covers theory and research on specific emotions: love, envy, empathy, anger, grief, etc.

Although the way associations and the organization of local social life are intertwined is one of the oldest approaches to community study, the way citizens and residents come together informally to act and solve problems has rarely been a primary focus.

Now in this updated second edition, the comprehensive handbook of mental health sociology features theory-driven reviews of recent research with an inclusive approach to investigating the myriad ways in which society shapes the mental health of its members.