Theoretical sociology : a concise introduction to twelve sociological theories / Jonathan H. Turner.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Turner, Jonathan H., author.

Series:

Sage knowledge.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sociology--History.

Sociology.

Sociology--Philosophy.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (271 pages) : illustrations

Place of Publication:

Los Angeles : SAGE Publications, 2017.

Summary:

What can sociological theory tell us about the basic forces that shape our world? </em>With clarity and authority, leading theorist Jonathan H. Turner seeks to answer this question through a brief, yet in-depth examination of twelve major sociological theories. Readers are given an opportunity to explore the foundational premise of each theory and key elements that make it distinctive. The book draws on biographical background, analysis of important works, historical influences, and other critical insights to help readers make the important connections between these monumental sociological theories and the social world in which we live. This concise resource is a perfect complement to any course that seeks to examine both classic and contemporary sociological theory.

Contents:

chapter 1. Theoretical sociology today

chapter 2. Functional theorizing

chapter 3. Conflict theorizing

chapter 4. Ecological theorizing

chapter 5. Exchange theorizing

chapter 6. Symbolic interactionist theorizing

chapter 7. Dramaturgical theorizing

chapter 8. Structural theorizing

chapter 9. Cultural theorizing

chapter 10. Critical theorizing on modernity and postmodernity

chapter 11. Stage-model evolutionary theorizing

chapter 12. Biologically inspired evolutionary theorizing.

Notes:

Part of the SAGE Knowledge collection.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on MARC record for print version.

Other Format:

Print version :

ISBN:

9781506374635 (ebook) :

OCLC:

1017729588

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.