Karl Marx, Émile Durkheim, and Max Weber are indispensable for
understanding the sociological enterprise. They are among the chief
founders of the discipline and among the foremost theorists of
modernity, and their work can stimulate readers to reflect on their
own identities and worldviews. Classical Social Theory and Modern
Society introduces students to these three thinkers and shows their
continued relevance today. The first chapter sets the stage by
situating the work of Marx, Durkheim, and Weber in the context of
three modernizing revolutions: the Enlightenment, the French
Revolution of 1789, and the Industrial Revolution. Three overview
chapters follow that summarize the key ideas of each thinker, focusing
on their contributions to the development of sociology and their
conceptions of modern society. The last portion of the book explores
the thinking of Marx, Durkheim, and Weber on four themes—the
pathologies of modern society, the predicament of the modern
individual, the state and democracy, and socialism versus capitalism.
These thematic chapters place Marx, Durkheim, and Weber in dialogue
with one another, offering students the opportunity to wrestle with
conflicting ideas on issues that are still significant today.
Classical sociology is essential to the teaching of sociology and also
an invaluable tool in the education of citizens.
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ISBN
9781442243248
Publisert
2015
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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
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Engelsk
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Digital bok
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