This is Volume of VII twenty-two on a series on Social Theory and Methodology. Originally published in 1961, this book was written because of the author’s sense of the inadequacies of a sociological tradition dominated by empiricism and positivism. The tradition of empiricism leads to attempts to settle public issues by reference to crude ad hoc generalisations. So “right-wing” facts are refuted by “left-wing” facts and vice versa, and in the argument which ensues nothing becomes clear except the value-biasses which the authors seek desperately to conceal. The tradition of positivism on the other hand fails in refusing to interpret observed correlations of fact except in terms of the natural sciences. So the sociologist often appears to have derived little more insight through his precise methods than the untutored layman is able to do through trusting to intuition and common-sense.
John Rex is well known as one of Britain's leading sociologists and for his special interest in the sociology of race relations and the sociology of the city. In the present book these two related areas are brought together. Professor Rex discusses imperialistic social systems, and examines the position of black people at the colonial and metropolitan ends of thoses systems. This book was first published in 1973.
Meet Teddy, a ferocious Tyrannosaurus Rex. Well . . . maybe not so ferocious. Teddy has a BIG juicy secret that he hides from his family. But not from you. And in the end, Teddy overcomes and his secret is revealed.
This is a collection of essays in honour of John Rex who is Professor of Sociology at Warwick University. The essays aim to reflect and honour the moral and social commitment manifested in Rex's work, especially in the field of race relations. Among the contributors in the collection are Martin Albrow, Margaret Archer, Richard Brown, Robin Cohen, Peter Lassman, Robert Moore, Roland Robertson and Leslie Sklair.
Colonial Immigrants in a British City (1979) analyses the relationship between West Indian and Asian immigrants and the class structure of a British city. Based on a four-year research project in the Handsworth area of Birmingham, the book is a study of race and community relations – political, social, economic and personal – in a major centre of immigrant settlement. It considers the relationship between housing class and class formations and consciousness in other sectors of allocation, such as employment and education. It includes a consideration of the changing political climate on race relations between 1950 and 1976.
From the pages of Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine and Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine--classic canine capers that will delight dog lovers and mystery fans everywhere. Includes mystery tales by Edward D. Hoch, John Collier, Rex Stout, Jean Potts, John Lutz, and more.
The initiative for this book came when we were conducting the research for Why Weren't We Told? We were privileged to share numerous individual spiritual journeys while we were gathering information on 'grassroots' group activities. We resolved that, at some time in the future, these courageous stories needed to be told as an inspiration to others never to give up searching and asking questions about matters of faith. As material from scholars studying the historical Jesus became publicly available, people asked the question: why weren't we told? Some of these people went on to explore for themselves this scholarship and for many it resonated so strongly with their personal faith journey that they found it impossible to return to Christian orthodoxy. John Smith and Rex Hunt, editors 'It was a couple of years before I felt able to go to a Sunday morning service where my initial response was simply to notice the lack of "pinpricks"- the absence of sexist and power language. Gradually, I was able to relax a little and appreciate the beautiful liturgy, thought- provoking reflections and most of all the open, inclusive invitation to communion. Reflecting on where I find myself now, three themes emerge: words and silence, work and faith, and community'. Fiona McDougal, contributor 'Travelling along the usual highway of tradition, fundamentalism and spiritual immaturity of my youth and adolescence, a large sign -- "New Road Ahead" with a black arrow pointing in the direction of an alternative, shorter route -- unexpectedly comes into view. The certainty and security of passage I have always known are momentarily lost. Cautiously, I choose the new road and, ultimately, a more liberal approach to the Bible and Christianity... A wonderful and compelling sense of freedom, liberation, joy and elation fills me. My progressive Christian journey has begun!' Neville Davidson, contributor
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