Classical Sociological Theory
- ISBN-10
- 0470655674
- ISBN-13
- 9780470655672
- Series
- Classical Sociological Theory
- Category
- Social Science
- Pages
- 576
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2012-01-17
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons
- Authors
- Steven Pfaff, James Moody, Craig Calhoun
Description
This comprehensive collection of classical sociological theory is a definitive guide to the roots of sociology from its undisciplined beginnings to its current influence on contemporary sociological debate. Explores influential works of Marx, Durkheim, Weber, Mead, Simmel, Freud, Du Bois, Adorno, Marcuse, Parsons, and Merton Editorial introductions lend historical and intellectual perspective to the substantial readings Includes a new section with new readings on the immediate "pre-history" of sociological theory, including the Enlightenment and de Tocqueville Individual reading selections are updated throughout
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