Classical Sociological Theory, 4e & Contemporary Sociological Theory, 4e Set

Get Classical Sociological Theory, Fourth Edition and Contemporary Sociological Theory, Fourth Edition in a combined set

This combined set includes the newly revised fourth edition of two world-class introductions to sociological debates: Classical Sociological Theory and Contemporary Sociological Theory. For a generation of students, these two anthologies have provided a definitive guide to the theoretical foundations of sociology and the continuing impact of early theorists, as well as a thorough introduction to current perspectives and approaches in sociology and social science.

Classical Sociological Theories features readings by leading scholars like Marx, Durkheim, Weber, Mead, Simmel, Freud, Du Bois, Adorno, Marcuse, Parsons, and Merton, also including the most influential theories arising out of the Enlightenment era and the work of de Tocqueville. Contemporary Sociological Theories offers in-depth yet accessible sources that examine micro-sociological analysis, symbolic interactionism, network theory, phenomenology, critical theory, structuralism, feminist theory, debates over modernity and postmodernity, and more.

This set is the most accessible and complete overview of sociological theory available. Both volumes:

• Feature a collection of readings carefully selected based on their theoretical sophistication and accessibility
• Present substantial primary source texts with detailed introductions, rather than brief excerpts and basic overviews
• Provide historical and intellectual perspective to each selected reading in the book
• Include extensive references to further readings and resources

Ideal for undergraduate courses in social and sociological theory as well as courses in wider social science programs such as human geography, anthropology, criminology, and urban studies, Classical Sociological Theory and Contemporary Sociological Theory, together offer a perfect combination for a thorough overview of sociological theory. Each volume can be purchased on its own or in a set with the textbook.

Craig Calhoun is University Professor of Social Sciences at Arizona State University, USA. He was previously Director of the London School of Economics and President of the Social Science Research Council. His most recent book is Degenerations of Democracy (with Dilip Gaonkar and Charles Taylor).

Joseph Gerteis is Professor of Sociology and co-Principal Investigator of the American Mosaic Project at the University of Minnesota, USA. He is author of Class and the Color Line, and his research focuses on race, ethnicity, social boundaries and identities, and political culture.

James Moody is Professor of Sociology at Duke University, USA, and Director of the Duke Network Analysis Center. He has published widely in the fields of social networks, methods, and social theory. His work focuses on the network foundations of social cohesion and diffusion, with an emphasis on tools and methods for understanding dynamic social networks.

Steven Pfaff is Professor of Sociology at the University of Washington, USA. He is the author of several books, including Exit-Voice Dynamics and the Collapse of East Germany and The Genesis of Rebellion. His research focuses on religion, politics and social change.

Indermohan Virk is Executive Director of the Patten Foundation and the Poynter Center for the Study of Ethics and American Institutions at Indiana University Bloomington, USA. She works in the Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty and Academic Affairs.