Introduction to sociological theory: theorists, concepts, and their applicability to the twenty-first century

Combining everyday illustrative examples with extensive discussion and carefully chosen primary materials, An Introduction to Sociological Theory provides an in-depth introduction to classical and contemporary theory demonstrating theorys applicability to a range of contemporary social issues and processes. From the core classical ideas of Martineau, Marx, Durkheim, and Weber to contemporary theorizing on feminism, race, sexuality, the body, and globalization, among other topics, the book innovatively builds on excerpts from original theoretical writings with detailed discussion of the concepts/ideas under review, and empirical newspaper examples illustrating the applicability of concepts. Written in an engaged and lively style, this book offers a comprehensive, sophisticated, and yet highly accessible and engaging introduction to the pluralistic breadth of sociological theory.

• ISBN: 978-1-4051-7002-4
• Editorial: Wiley-Blackwell
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 544
• Fecha Publicación: 28/08/2009
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés