Classical Social Theory : A Contemporary Approach

Kenneth H. (Mount Holyoke College) Tucker

ISBN 10: 0631211640 / ISBN 13: 9780631211648

Published by John Wiley And Sons Ltd Sep 2001, 2001

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Neuware - This accessible, original book is an exploration of the relevance of classical social theory in the contemporary world. It examines the work of Marx, Weber and Durkheim through the lens of new theoretical issues, such as the role of Empire, the problem of cultural differences, and the possibilities of democracy that are implicit in each theorist's perspective.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Classical Social Theory : A Contemporary Approach
• Publisher: John Wiley And Sons Ltd Sep 2001
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0631211640
• ISBN 13: 9780631211648
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 234W x 158H x 25D millimeters 234 millimeters width by 158 millimeters height by 25 millimeters depth
• Weight: 517 grams

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Synopsis

This accessible, original book is an exploration of the relevance of classical social theory in the contemporary world. It examines the work of Marx, Weber and Durkheim through the lens of new theoretical issues, such as the role of Empire, the problem of cultural differences, and the possibilities of democracy that are implicit in each theorist's perspective.

About the Author

Kenneth H. Tucker, Jr. is an Associate Professor of Sociology at Mount Holyoke College. He is the author of French Revolutionary Syndicalism and the Public Sphere (1996) and Anthony Giddens and Modern Social Theory (1998).