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Introducing you to the most important thinkers and schools of thought in contemporary sociological theory – from Parsons and Merton to the Frankfurt School to Foucault, Bourdieu, Giddens and Hochschild – this accessible textbook firmly locates key ideas in social, political and historical context. By doing so, it helps you to understand the development of central sociological concepts and how they can help us understand the contemporary world.

The book includes:

  • Lively biographical sections so you can get to know each thinker
  • Clear and easy-to-understand accounts of each theorist’s arguments - and the most common criticisms
  • Key concept boxes highlighting the most influential ideas

This comprehensive textbook brings the diverse field of contemporary sociological theory to life. Essential reading for all students of Sociology and Sociological Theory.


Contemporary Sociological Theory

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Introducing you to the most important thinkers and schools of thought in contemporary sociological theory – from Parsons and Merton... Read more

    Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
    Publication Date: 26/10/2020
    ISBN13: 9781529725742, 978-1529725742
    ISBN10: 1529725747

    Number of Pages: 472

    Non Fiction , Politics, Philosophy & Society

    Description

    Introducing you to the most important thinkers and schools of thought in contemporary sociological theory – from Parsons and Merton to the Frankfurt School to Foucault, Bourdieu, Giddens and Hochschild – this accessible textbook firmly locates key ideas in social, political and historical context. By doing so, it helps you to understand the development of central sociological concepts and how they can help us understand the contemporary world.

    The book includes:

    • Lively biographical sections so you can get to know each thinker
    • Clear and easy-to-understand accounts of each theorist’s arguments - and the most common criticisms
    • Key concept boxes highlighting the most influential ideas

    This comprehensive textbook brings the diverse field of contemporary sociological theory to life. Essential reading for all students of Sociology and Sociological Theory.


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