Contemporary sociological theory : expanding the classical tradition / Ruth A. Wallace, Alison Wolf.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wallace, Ruth A.

Contributor:

Wolf, Alison.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sociology.

Sociology--Philosophy.

Physical Description:

xiv, 450 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm

Edition:

Fifth edition.

Place of Publication:

Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Prentice Hall, [1999]

Summary:

Focusing on writers whose work has most influenced social theory, this book explores the key concepts of each theory, the background of the major theorists, empirical applications, and everyday "lay" use of each perspective. The book also features examples of research based on actual theory, direct quotations from major theorists, and feminist contributions and critiques on each major perspective. The fifth edition of Contemporary Sociological Theory: Continuing the Classical Tradition has been revised to include more feminist contributions, a new chapter on Evolution and Modernity: Macrosociological Perspectives, and updated material, on Rediscovering the Body.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 422-429) and index.

ISBN:

0137876564

OCLC:

39217767