Early theorists & the science of society / the editors of Salem Press.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Editors of Salem Press.

Series:

Sociology reference guide.

Sociology Reference Guide

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sociology.

Social sciences.

Enlightenment.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (v, 115 pages).

Edition:

Second edition.

Other Title:

Early theorists and the science of society

Place of Publication:

Ipswich, Massachusetts : Salem Press, [2017]

Summary:

This work is designed to provide a solid foundation for the research of various sociological topics. Divided into three main parts, this volume offers an historical overview of the field and the foundational figures and theories related to the history of sociology.

Contents:

Enlightenment roots

Sociology in the nineteenth century

Social constructivism

Durkheim's mechanical & organic solidarity

Durkheim & social facts

Durkheim & the structure & function of society

Marx, social change & revolution

Marx & historical materialism

Marx's political economy

Weber's interpretive sociology

Max Weber : religious ideals & the capitalist society

Weber & rationalization

Weber : antipositivism & verstehen

History of sociology : modern sociology

History of sociology : contemporary sociology

Habermas & communicative actions

Mills & the sociological imagination

George Herbert Mead : taking the role of the other

Marcuse & administration.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed January 3, 2017).

ISBN:

9781429842846

1429842849

OCLC:

960909512