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1. Collins, Randall (2008) Violence: a micro-sociological theory, Princeton University Press: Princeto January 04, 2012 Book Review Collins, Randall (2008) Violence: a micro-sociological theory, Princeton University Press: Princeton Review by: Fayaz Ahmad Bhat The Micro Sociology of Violent Confrontation is praise, worthy work of Randall Collins. In its very first chapter distinction is made between various kinds of violence. This besides giving idea about different kinds of violence in society makes book interesting for reading. Violence according to book can be programmed or unprogrammed and hidden and open. In contemporary times this kind of distinction can prove very useful in making distinction... (read more) Author: Fayaz Ahmad Bhat

2. A wake-up term on higher education January 25, 2011 This is a compilation of lectures delivered before different audiences and at different points in time. Consequently, there is some overlapping and repetition of points and arguments. The lectures cover a wide area related to higher education, from the state of universities to the making of an inclusive society to social theory and social science research. Taken overall, the book is a sociological study of university, prompted by the strident demand for equality, on the one hand, and the persistent inequality, on the other. It also highlights the consequences, even if unintended, of... (read more) Author: Vicky Tiwari

3. Applied Linguistics as a Social Science January 09, 2011 Today it is not uncommon for linguists to look to social science to explain issues relating to social phenomena, while social scientists, in turn, often use methods of linguistic analysis in their research. However, a number of theoretical and methodological implications arising from this increasing dialogue have remained largely unexplored. This book by the linguist Alison Sealey and the sociologist Bob Carter offers to fill some of the gaps. 'How can applied linguistics benefit sociology and how can sociological theory benefit applied linguistics' is the question asked by the authors as they... (read more) Author: Jordan Hill

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