Classical and Contemporary Sociological Theory: Text and Readings

About this book

Classical and Contemporary Sociological Theory is a "hybrid" between a core textbook and a primary source reader. This book builds on the authors Sociological Theory in the Classical Era and Sociological Theory in the Contemporary Era to combine the major writings of sociologys core classical and contemporary theorists with an historical and theoretical framework for understanding them. It provides not just a biographical and theoretical summary of each theorist/reading but in addition an overarching scaffolding which students can use to examine compare and contrast each theorists major themes and concepts. No other theory text combines such "student-friendly" explanation and analysis with original theoretical works. Contributor to the SAGE Teaching Innovations and Professional Development Award Find out more at www.sagepub.com/sociologyaward