“Complete Introduction to Sociology: Rethinking Capitalism and Modernity” Now on Sale
NHK Publishing Inc. Press Release: October 24, 2025 “Complete Introduction to Sociology: Rethinking Capitalism and Modernity” now on sale The latest issue of “NHK Books” will be released on October 24th. From commentary by big names to contemporary analysis, it clearly presents the core and overall picture of academic studies.
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“Complete Introduction to Sociology: Rethinking Capitalism and Modernity” This long-selling book has been expanded with a sequel! The idea that “there are as many sociology disciplines as there are sociologists” is overturned! This book is an upgraded version of a long-selling classic aimed at beginners, incorporating the essence of the later-published sequel. Written in an accessible style that makes use of lecture notes, this ideal introductory book explains the essence of sociology, clarifying its common themes through comparisons with other academic disciplines. From lesser-known sources such as Smith and Hume, to classics such as Durkheim, Weber, and Parsons, to capitalism as the greatest issue of our time, this book provides a clear and concise overview of the field and its future. Includes a new edition with detailed commentary and a reading guide! Configuration Introduction I. What is Sociological Theory? Lecture 1: Why is Theory Necessary? – Sociology Without a Common Theory Lecture 2: What is a “Model”? – Considerations of the Rational Agent Model Lecture 3: The Methodological Holistic Approach Lecture 4: What is the Subject of Sociology? – Focusing on “Form” II: How Did Sociology Establish Its Foundations? – Reexamining Modern Self-Consciousness Lecture 5: Prehistory of Sociology (1) – The Birth of Modern Social Science Lecture 6: Prehistory of Sociology (2) – The Impact of Evolutionary Theory and Comparative History of Civilizations Lecture 7: The Spirit of Modernism – What Changes Did Avant-Garde Art Make? Lecture 8: Modernism in Academics Lecture 9: Durkheim’s Reflections on Modernity: A Look at the Loss of Meaning Lecture 10: Weber and Marxism III. Sociology in a Pluralizing Age Lecture 11. The Study of Crisis Lecture 12: Theoretical Sociology since the Late 20th Century – Parsons, Foucault, and Constructivism Final Lecture: The Potential of Sociology – Inequality, Discrimination, and Nationalism Supplementary Lessons Information Regarding Supplementary Lessons Supplementary Lesson 1: Holism of Meaning – Is a Unified Theory Possible in Sociology? Supplementary Lesson 2: Participation and Social Research – What is Qualitative Research? Supplementary Lesson 3: The Subject of Capitalism – Questioning Global Sustainability Appendix: [New Edition] Reading Guide for Beginners Chronology of Major Characters Afterword Afterword to the Complete Edition Author Inaba Shinichiro Professor, Department of Sociology, Meiji Gakuin University. Born in Tokyo in 1963. After graduating from the Department of Sociology at
Hitotsubashi University, he left the Graduate School of Economics at the University of Tokyo with a doctoral degree. His major is social ethics. His books include “Ethics for a Humanity in the Might of Extinction,” “The Philosophy of Capitalism in the Age of AI,” and “The Philosophy of Labor in the Age of AI” (all published by Kodansha Sensho Metier), “Revitalizing the Theory of Civil Society”
(Shunjusha), “Lectures on Social Ethics” and “Introduction to Sociology: Intermediate Level” (both published by Yuhikaku), “Deciphering Nausicaa: Expanded Edition” (Keiso Shobo), “The Specter of ‘Neoliberalism'” (Aki Shobo), “The Theory of Politics” (Chuko Bunko), “The Fight Against Inequality” (Bunshun Shinsho), “Expanded Edition: The Liberal Arts of Economics” (Chikuma Bunko), “The Theory of ‘Public Essentials'” and “Cooling Down the Modern Era” (both published by NTT Publishing), “The Theory of ‘Capital'” (Chikuma Shinsho), and “Proof of the Existence of Liberalism” (Kinokuniya Shoten).
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/18219/1194/18219-1194-2c77bc76e1444e1838a585c4855ec2b4-500×711.jpg “Complete Edition Introduction to Sociology: Reconsidering Capitalism and “Modernity”” Shinichiro Inaba Author Released: October 24, 2025 Price: 1,980 yen (tax included) B6 size, 352 pages ISBN:
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