"John Scott has provided us with an encyclopaedic tour through the
foundations and development of social theory which cautions against
the contemporary fragmentation of academic work and demonstrates the
continued value of sociology′s heritage. The book will become a key
resource for students and scholars alike." - Barry Smart, Portsmouth
University This is a comprehensive, critical review of social theory
that places leading contributions in their larger context. Written
predominantly for students, the scope and range of the subjects and
authors dealt with results in one of the most comprehensive
introductions to social theory published to date. Ranging from the
philosophical foundations of sociology and the discovery of ′the
social′ to distinctive sociological approaches, to the significance
of issues pertaining to gender and patriarchy, to questions of
modernity and post-modernity, the book is comprehensive in subject
matter. Among the distinctive features of the book are: Clarity of
exposition from a well-known and respected commentator in the field
Focus boxes to facilitate comprehension Tremendous range of material
Powerful organization of the material around key organizing principles
The book is a major accomplishment which will quickly establish itself
as the key set text in Sociology and Social Theory courses.
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ISBN
9781446236758
Publisert
2015
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Vendor
Sage Publications Ltd (UK)
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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