Making Sense of Social Theory - Hardcover

Powers, Charles H.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1442201185 ISBN 13: 9781442201187

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2010

Synopsis

Making Sense of Social Theory opens by carefully exploring what it means to follow the scientific method in a field like sociology. The book goes on to analyze sociology as a genuine science with a body of explanatory insights. Sociological theory is applied in ways that make its relevance and power apparent so that theory no longer stands divorced from real world research or practice. Making Sense of Social Theory clearly establishes the pertinence of sociology's great theoretical insights for all social science researchers and practitioners.

About this title

About the Author:

Charles H. Powers is a professor of sociology at Santa Clara University.

Review:

In the second edition of Making Sense of Social Theory, Charles Powers highlights the practical uses of social theory by expanding on real world, relatable examples that occur in everyday life. Students will find these examples accessible and ultimately learn a great deal about the applications of social theory in their own lives. Powers succeeds here in making classical and contemporary social theory―often obtuse and complex―relatable, sensible, and teachable. (Jonathan Isler, Assistant Professor of Sociology, University of Illinois at Springfield)

In Making Sense of Social Theory, Charles Powers provides a comprehensive and transparent overview of classical sociological theory. With its emphasis upon practical applications, this text will be of value to first-year college students and experienced hands alike. (Jeff Sallaz, PhD, University of Arizona)

About this edition

• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1442201185
• ISBN 13: 9781442201187
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 294