Individualism. Theories and Methods [INSCRIBED AND SIGNED]

Birnbaum, Pierre; Jean Leca (Editors). Individualism. Theories and Methods [INSCRIBED AND SIGNED]. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1990. First English language edition. Octavo. VI, [2], 340pp. Original printed wrappers over blue cloth, with gold lettering and printer’s device on spine. Half-title page inscribed and signed by Jean Leca. Fascinating work bringing together essays by eminent social scientists from several countries. They discuss the question of individualism from a historical, methodological, hermeneutical, political and sociological point of view and try to reconcile methodological individualism with the classical approach of sociological theory, based on collective identity. Very minor age-toning and creasing along edges of wrappers. Wrappers in overall very good, binding and interior in fine condition. vg. Hardcover. (25350) $45