New Directions in Contemporary Sociological Theory - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0742508684 ISBN 13: 9780742508682

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2002

Synopsis

Written by eminent sociologists, this book introduces and assesses some of the most influential, recent sociological theories. Each chapter explains the theory and describes a related program of empirical research. Chapters are authored by the actual founders (and/or leading exponents) of these theoretical programs; many chapters contain a description of the inception, growth, and present status of the theoretical program. The book covers a broad range of sociological concerns, from the investigation of power and status processes, to social movements and revolutions, to organizational and institutional structures, to world system analysis. Accessibly written for a wide sociological audience, this book is an invaluable introduction for undergraduates and graduates to sociology's most important theoretical advances.

About this title

About the Author

Joseph Berger and Morris Zelditch are professors of sociology at Stanford University.

Review

This is a very worthwhile book that will appeal to those already conversant with theoretical research programs and who are looking for recent applications of work conducted under this rubric. It will also interest and challenge those who work within different theoretical traditions or who define and see theory in different ways. (Contemporary Sociology)

This new collection from the eminent sociologists introduced some of the most influential sociological theories. Written for the wide sociological audience, this book is an invaluable introduction for undergraduates and graduates to sociology's most important theoretical advances. (Educational Book Review)

About this edition

• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0742508684
• ISBN 13: 9780742508682
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 400
• Editor: Berger Joseph, Zelditch Jr. Morris