The Discovery of Society
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Book Overview
An exploration of the lives and ideas of the theorists who have shaped and continue to forge traditions in sociology. It focuses on the great names of the field, ranging from the Prophets of Paris (Saint-Simon and Comte) to those of the late twentieth century. Significant biographical detail provides a context - historical, societal, political and economic - for understanding their ideas. Complex theories are presented in a style that is fluid rather...
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0070118418
ISBN13:9780070118416
Release Date:January 1992
Publisher:McGraw-Hill Companies
Length:352 Pages
Weight:1.05 lbs.
Customer Reviews
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Great essays
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
This is one of the most interesting texts on the topic that I have run across.
well written and succint overview of sociological theory!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
very well written. offers a very easy to read style by stressing the biographical and historical context of each theorist. covers early sociological theory to such recent philosopher/sociologists as michel foucault. well done!
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