From the team that brought you the bestselling Understanding Classical Sociology (SAGE Publications, 1995), we now have a companion volume dealing with the modern period of social theory. An introductory chapter situates the reader in the main changes in society and sociology following the classic period. This is then followed by separate chapters giving a detailed account of four perspectives that are regarded to be of seminal importance - Functionalism, Critical Theory, Structuralism and Symbolic Interactionism. All of the popular features of Understanding Classical Sociology are reproduced in this book:
· Clarity of exposition and criticism
· A passion for the importance and relevance of sociological reasoning and explanation
· A commitment to treat social theory as a living tradition of thought
In addition, the volume comes with a variety of pedagogic aids including summary points and key definitions to facilitate learning and study.
This is a book that enhances the sociological imagination. It draws on the authors deep understanding and experience of teaching the subject over many decades. It will be welcomed by lecturers as a vital new teaching and research aid, and students will be stimulated and enriched by the unfussy and reliable advice on doing sociology that it imparts.
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′An introductory chapter situates the reader in the main changes in society and sociology following the classic period. What follows are four separate chapters giving a detailed account of the four perspectives which are regarded to be of seminal importance′ - Functionalism, Critical Theory, Structuralism and Symbolic Interactionism.
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The Background to Modern Sociology
Functionalism
The Frankfurt School and Critical Theory
Structuralism
Interactionism
Concluding Remarks
′Continuing their journey after the success of Understanding Classical Social Theory, the authors have provided students with a valuable exposition of the dominant trends in contemporary sociology which is likely to have a wide appeal.′ Tim May Professor of Sociology, University of Salford
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780761957065
Publisert
2003-03-21
Utgiver
Vendor
SAGE Publications Inc
Vekt
550 gr
Høyde
242 mm
Bredde
170 mm
Aldersnivå
U, 05
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Antall sider
232