Question

A short essay on reflexive sociology by bourdiew

Answer 1

A brilliant introduction to the sweep and scale of Bourdieu's thought, written in a manner that is much more accessible I think than Bourdieu's writing alone though I won't say it is easy. It is in three sections, the first a general explanation of Bourdieu's theory by Loic Wacquant, it's difficult but not as difficult as Bourdieu alone! The second emerged from a seminar series as set of questions and answers between Wacquant and Bourdieu, which is reflective and critical, particularly useful in disentangling the moments of potential rebellion and action from a more structural understanding of the world. The third is an introduction by Bourdieu to a second seminar series, laying out the methodology that he strives for, the risks that must be undertaken to advance our understanding, the limits of the academic world. Through all of these conversation it helps the reader understand not only the driving questions and beliefs behind Bourdieu's own work, but also his relation to the great theorists of sociology, philosophy, politics and economy...