Social Theory: Roots and Branches: Readings - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0195332431 ISBN 13: 9780195332438

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2007

Synopsis

The third edition of Peter Kivisto's comprehensive collection of student-accessible, primary-source readings provides students an opportunity to experience "first-hand" a broad range of orientations shaping sociological theory today.

Its seminal writings from key theorists were selected for their high degree of relevance and accessibility to undergraduates. The readings help students make the connection across schools of thought-revealing that theories are always about something--as well as demonstrating the roles theories play in interpreting our social world.

Brief, thought-provoking introductions frame each article in a larger context and alert students to key points. These introductions serve as a useful "road map" as students travel through the diverse views and continuing debates that make the study of social theory an exciting adventure. These introductions also identify and explain central issues and relationships among the topics covered.

About this title

About the Author:

Peter Kivisto is Richard Swanson Professor of Social Thought and Chair of the Department of Sociology at Augustana College.

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0195332431
• ISBN 13: 9780195332438
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 576
• Editor: Kivisto Peter