Making Sense of Social Theory - Softcover

Powers, Charles H.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1442201193 ISBN 13: 9781442201194

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2010

Synopsis

Making Sense of Social Theory is unusual in treating sociology as a real science with a body of understandable, robust, and powerful theoretical insights. These theoretical insights are formalized in twelve simple axioms and twenty-three more detailed principles readers can use to predict (1) differences among people in how they think, feel, and respond, (b) changes in the structure, culture, and effectiveness of organizations, and (c) trends in societal values, conflict, and priorities.

About this title

About the Author:

Charles H. Powers is a professor of sociology at Santa Clara University.

Review:

In the second edition of Making Sense of Social Theory, Charles Powers highlights the practical uses of social theory by expanding on real world, relatable examples that occur in everyday life. Students will find these examples accessible and ultimately learn a great deal about the applications of social theory in their own lives. Powers succeeds here in making classical and contemporary social theory―often obtuse and complex―relatable, sensible, and teachable. (Jonathan Isler, Assistant Professor of Sociology, University of Illinois at Springfield)

In Making Sense of Social Theory, Charles Powers provides a comprehensive and transparent overview of classical sociological theory. With its emphasis upon practical applications, this text will be of value to first-year college students and experienced hands alike. (Jeff Sallaz, PhD, University of Arizona)

About this edition

• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1442201193
• ISBN 13: 9781442201194
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 294