Contemporary Sociological Theory
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This meticulous collection of contemporary sociological theory is the definitive guide to current perspectives and approaches in the field, examining current key topics in the field such as such as symbolic interactionism, phenomenology, structuralism, network theory, critical theory, feminist theory, and the debates over modernity and postmodernity. Includes the work of major figures including Foucault, Giddens, Bourdieu, Bauman, and Habermas Organized thematically, with editorial introductions to put the readings into theoretical perspective New selected readings bring the book up to date
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:140514856X
ISBN13:9781405148566
Release Date:March 2007
Publisher:Blackwell Publishers
Length:489 Pages
Weight:1.90 lbs.
Dimensions:1.1" x 7.0" x 9.7"
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key papers of the 20th century
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
Perhaps the word Contemporary in the title needs some clarification. The papers in the book are not just from the last 10 years, say. Instead, the book aspires to provide some of the seminal papers in sociology, written across the 20th century. To the sociology student, these tracts perhaps form the best expression of how the field developed. Several of the papers relate to and analyse the vast social changes that occurred in the United States during this time; especially in the roles and status of blacks and women. The editors arranged the text in several parts. Often, a part is grouped around a prominent researcher or philosopher, like Foucault, Giddens or Habermas, giving papers written by them. To a lay reader, some chapters may be difficult trudging, as they are geared towards professionals already in the field.
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