Abstract

Contributors from three continents debate Touraine's work in the social sciences, discussing themes including the theory and practice of social movements, the development of sociology in France, skill and flexibility in a post-factory world, the method of sociological intervention, and theories of democracy, modernity, and post- industrial society. Concludes with a chapter by Touraine on his most recent thinking on the social sciences. Includes a full bibliography of his published books and papers. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR.