Contemporary sociological theory : expanding the classical tradition /
This book examines the assumptions and concepts of the five major sociological theories and the classical roots of the modern theories. It focuses specifically on functionalism, conflict theory, theories of rational choice, symbolic interactionism, and phenomenology. Focusing on writers whose work h...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Upper Saddle River, New Jersey :
Prentice Hall,
[2005]
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| Edition: | 6th ed. |
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| Summary: | This book examines the assumptions and concepts of the five major sociological theories and the classical roots of the modern theories. It focuses specifically on functionalism, conflict theory, theories of rational choice, symbolic interactionism, and phenomenology. Focusing on writers whose work has most influenced social theory, this book explores the key concepts of each theory, the background of the major theorists, empirical applications, and everyday "lay" use of each perspective. The book also features examples of research based on actual theory, direct quotations from major theorists, and feminist contributions and critiques on each major perspective. |
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| Physical Description: | xiii, 466 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 438-446) and index. |
| ISBN: | 0131850512 9780131850514 |