Classical Sociological Theory - Softcover

Zeitlin, Irving M

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1773381008 ISBN 13: 9781773381008

Publisher: Canadian Scholars' Press Inc., 2019

Synopsis

Authored by the world-renowned sociologist Dr. Irving Zeitlin, Classical Sociological Theory is an abridged version of the popular textbook Ideology and the Development of Sociological Theory. Known for its comprehensive descriptions of classical sociological theorists and concepts from Enlightenment to the 20th century, this new, abridged edition features an updated introduction, extensive index, and 14 succinct chapters.

Dr. Zeitlin provides detailed explanations of essential philosophies; develops ideologies and theories within a historical context; and introduces readers to the classical critical thinkers of our time, such as Émile Durkheim, Karl Mannheim, Karl Marx, George Herbert Mead, Max Weber, and Mary Wollstonecraft. This is an ideal resource for undergraduate students of sociology, philosophy, social theory, and social psychology.

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About the Author

Dr. Irving Zeitlin is Professor Emeritus at the University of Toronto and holds a Ph.D. from Princeton University in the fields of Sociology and Anthropology, having specialized in the history of social and political thought. He has published over a dozen books on social theory and religion.

From the Back Cover

Classical Sociological Theory offers a thought-provoking and engaging analysis of classical sociological thinkers and concepts from the Enlightenment to the 20th century. An abridged version of the popular textbook Ideology and the Development of Sociological Theory, this concise volume focuses on the key classical theorists.

The renowned sociologist Dr. Irving Zeitlin provides complete, systematic explanations of essential philosophies, ideologies, and theories within a historical context, demonstrating that much of what we call classical sociological thinking emerged and developed in critical response first to the Enlightenment and then to the Marxian legacy. This abridged edition introduces readers to influential thinkers, including Mary Wollstonecraft, Auguste Comte, Karl Marx, Max Weber, Vilfredo Pareto, Gaetano Mosca, Robert Michels, Émile Durkheim, Karl Mannheim, and George Herbert Mead.

An insightful read, Classical Sociological Theory is a valuable resource for students of sociology, philosophy, social theory, and social psychology.

Edition details

• Publisher: Canadian Scholars' Press Inc.
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1773381008
• ISBN 13: 9781773381008
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 314