Modern Sociological Theory
Author: Malcolm Waters
Publisher: SAGE
Published: 1994-01-21
Total Pages: 388
ISBN-13: 9780803985322
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Modern Sociological Theory
Author: George Ritzer
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Published: 2017-01-23
Total Pages: 927
ISBN-13: 1506325645
DOWNLOAD EBOOKNow with SAGE Publishing, and co-authored by one of the foremost authorities on sociological theory, the Eighth Edition of Modern Sociological Theory by George Ritzer and Jeffrey Stepnisky provides a comprehensive overview of the major theorists and theoretical schools, from the Structural Functionalism of early 20th century through the cutting-edge theories of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. The integration of key theories with biographical sketches of theorists and the requisite historical and intellectual context helps students to better understand the original works of contemporary thinkers. New to this Edition A new chapter focuses theories of race, racism, and colonialism, as well as theories about indigenous peoples and theories from the “Global South” that challenge the work of scholars from Europe and North America. New material on colonialization, classical women theorists, and race, as well as new timelines in history chapters. The chapter on Symbolic Interactionism now discusses work on the sociology of emotions. The concluding chapter now discusses affect theory and theories of prosumption, one of the newest developments in consumer theory. The chapter on Contemporary Theories of Modernity includes new section on the work of Charles Taylor. New perspectives on the work of Immanuel Wallerstein have been added to the chapter on Neo-Marxian theories. The opening historical sketch chapters now include a discussion of colonialism as one of the forces that shaped modern society; new material on the historical significance of early women founders; and a section on theories of race.
Contemporary Sociological Theory
Author: Jonathan H. Turner
Publisher: SAGE
Published: 2012-09-20
Total Pages: 769
ISBN-13: 1452203458
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWritten by award-winning scholar Jonathan H Turner, this is a comprehensive, in-depth and detailed review of present-day theory in sociology.
Modern Sociological Theory
Author: George Ritzer
Publisher:
Published: 1996
Total Pages: 640
ISBN-13: 9780070530188
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe seventh edition of "Modern Sociological Theory" by George Ritzer, one of the foremost authorities on sociological theory, gives readers a comprehensive overview of the major contemporary schools of sociological thought. Key theories are integrated with biographical sketches of theorists, and theories are placed in their historical and intellectual context. This helps students to better understand the original works and helps them appreciate the diversity of contemporary theory.
Contemporary Sociological Theory and Its Classical Roots
Author: George Ritzer
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Published: 2017-12-22
Total Pages: 442
ISBN-13: 1506339409
DOWNLOAD EBOOKContemporary Sociological Theory and Its Classical Roots: The Basics is a brief survey of sociology′s major theorists and theoretical approaches, from the Classical founders to the present.
Sociological Theory in the Contemporary Era
Author: Scott Appelrouth
Publisher: Pine Forge Press
Published: 2010-11-29
Total Pages: 705
ISBN-13: 141298761X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCombines the major writings of sociology's core contemporary theorists with a historical and theoretical framework for understanding these works. This text enables students to compare and contrast core concepts and ideas, stresses contemporary applications and examples, and provides a variety of visuals and pedagogical devices.
Contemporary Sociological Theory
Author: Doyle Paul Johnson
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2008-03-29
Total Pages: 632
ISBN-13: 0387765220
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis volume is designed as a basic text for upper level and graduate courses in contemporary sociological theory. Most sociology programs require their majors to take at least one course in sociological theory, sometimes two. A typical breakdown is between classical and contemporary theory. Theory is perhaps one of the bro- est areas of sociological inquiry and serves as a foundation or framework for more specialized study in specific substantive areas of the field. In addition, the study of sociological theory can readily be related to various aspects of other social science disciplines as well. From the very beginning sociology has been characterized by alternative theoretical perspectives. Classical theory includes the European founding figures of the dis- pline whose works were produced during the later half of the nineteenth century and the first couple of decades of the twentieth century plus early American th- rists. For most of the second half of the twentieth century, a fairly high consensus has developed among American sociologists regarding these major founders, p- ticularly with regard to the works of Durkheim and Weber in analyzing the overall society and of Simmel in analyzing social interaction processes. Since the late 1960s and early 1970s the influence of Marx has also been recognized. Recent decades have also witnessed an increased emphasis on the important contributions of several pioneering feminist perspectives in the early years of sociology.
Modern Sociological Theory
Author: M. Francis Abraham
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 1982
Total Pages: 328
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book is a comprehensive overview of several major schools of sociological theory. Looking at various approaches from different cultural contexts, Abraham first explains conflicting views about the meaning of sociological theory itself, then analyzes the basic sociological concepts of "system," "structure," "function," and "conflict", and the methodology of sociological theory. Designed to familiarize students with contemporary schools of theory--including the most recent trends--the book clearly defines structural functionalism, conflict theory, symbolic interactionism, and phenomenological sociology.
Classical Sociological Theory
Author: Craig Calhoun
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2012-01-17
Total Pages: 578
ISBN-13: 0470655674
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis comprehensive collection of classical sociological theory is a definitive guide to the roots of sociology from its undisciplined beginnings to its current influence on contemporary sociological debate. Explores influential works of Marx, Durkheim, Weber, Mead, Simmel, Freud, Du Bois, Adorno, Marcuse, Parsons, and Merton Editorial introductions lend historical and intellectual perspective to the substantial readings Includes a new section with new readings on the immediate "pre-history" of sociological theory, including the Enlightenment and de Tocqueville Individual reading selections are updated throughout
Social Theory and Modern Sociology
Author: Anthony Giddens
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2013-04-25
Total Pages: 416
ISBN-13: 0745666647
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn this book Anthony Giddens addresses a range of issues concerning current developments in social theory, relating them to the prospects for sociology in the closing decades of the twentieth century. Composed of closely integrated papers, all written over the past few years, the book includes seven essays not previously published, plus two have not appeared in English before. In assessing the likely future evolution of sociology in particular, and the social sciences in general, the author both draws upon ideas established in his more abstract theoretical writings and examines critically competing traditions of thought. Those looking for an accessible introduction to Gidden's writing will find in this book a set of clear expositions of his basic ideas. By situating these ideas in relation to the critical assessment of the views of others, however, the author provides new sources of insight into the distinctiveness of his own claims.
