Jeffrey Alexander and Cultural Sociology

"Jeffrey Alexander's 'strong program' for cultural sociology is a major effort to revitalize the classical sociological tradition - and challenge both materialist and instrumental perspectives. It has evolved over many years, shifting among theoretical syntheses, programmatic statements, and analyses of practical issues in democratic culture. Fully understanding it calls for a guide, and Jean-Francois Côté performs this role with clarity and insight. Whether you wish to follow Alexander or challenge him, you will find Côté's analysis invaluable."
Craig Calhoun, Arizona State University and LSE
 
"An essential overview of Jeffrey Alexander's cultural sociology, Côté's important critical synthesis connects its many contributions to illuminate one of the most ambitious, sustained, and useful projects in contemporary sociology."
Lyn Spillman, University of Notre Dame