Contemporary Social and Sociological Theory: Visualizing Social Worlds

Contemporary Social and Sociological Theory: Visualizing Social Worlds
ISBN-10
1412913624
ISBN-13
9781412913621
Series
Contemporary Social and Sociological Theory
Category
Sociologists
Pages
455
Language
English
Published
2006
Publisher
Pine Forge Press
Author
Kenneth Allan

Description

An upper division undergraduate social theory textbook that introduces the student to the multitude of different theorists. Their contributions to contemporary social and sociological theory are presented around nine distinct theoretical ideas. Written in an accessible and engaging style to help students grasp theories and their relevance and application to modern life.

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