Sociological Theory: Classical Statements - Hardcover

Ashley, David

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0205156266 ISBN 13: 9780205156269

Publisher: Allyn & Bacon, 1995

Synopsis

Focusing on the context and significance of theoretical ideas as well as their content, this work aims to give students a broader understanding of the work of sociological theorists. The historical context of sociological theory and the nature and types of theoretical orientations found in sociological analysis today is documented. The volume includes a section on postmodernism along with a discussion of the influence of Marion Evans on the work of Herbert Spencer. It also incorporates material on G.H. Mead and T. Veblen, along with an updated section on Marx to reflect the end of the Soviet Union.

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Key Benefit: This book provides a comprehensive examination of classical sociological theory. Key Topics: In the fourth edition of this book, the authors provide a revised examination of the major classical theorists and their contributions to the field. Most chapters focus on one theorist, and their ideas are organized into a social and historical perspective. Market: Sociologists and Anthropologists.

About this edition

• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0205156266
• ISBN 13: 9780205156269
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 499