Fifty Key Sociologists: The Contemporary Theorists (Routledge Key Guides)

Scott, John

ISBN 10: 0415352568 / ISBN 13: 9780415352567

Published by Routledge, 2006

About this Item

Covers the life, work, ideas and impact of some of the most important thinkers in this discipline. This work is useful for students of sociology, cultural studies and general studies, as well as other readers interested in this field. Editor(s): Scott, John. Series: Routledge Key Guides. Num Pages: 248 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 372. . 2006. 1st Edition. hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Fifty Key Sociologists: The Contemporary Theorists (Routledge Key Guides)
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415352568
• ISBN 13: 9780415352567
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Fifty Key Sociologists: The Contemporary Theorists covers the life, work, ideas and impact of some of the most important thinkers in this discipline.

Concentrating on figures writing predominantly in the second half of the twentieth century, such as Zygmunt Bauman, Pierre Bourdieu, Judith Butler, Michel Foucault and Claude Lévi-Strauss, each entry includes:

• full cross-referencing
• a further reading section
• biographical data
• key works and ideas
• critical assessment.

Clearly presented in an easy-to-navigate A–Z format, this accessible reference guide is ideal for undergraduate and postgraduate students of sociology, cultural studies and general studies, as well as other readers interested in this fascinating field.

About the Author

John Scott