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Investigating sociological theory / Charles Turner.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Turner, Charles, 1962-
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Sociology--Philosophy.
- Sociology.
- Social sciences--Philosophy.
- Social sciences.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (206 p.) : ill.
- Place of Publication:
- Los Angeles, [Calif.] ; London : SAGE, 2010.
- Los Angeles ; London : SAGE, 2010.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- This is an accessible introductory book that provides a shot in the arm for all those who maintain the relevance of sociology for understanding the modern world. It will inspire discussion in classes, and provide teachers with an opportunity to discuss the big questions in theory, history, social order and social change.
- Contents:
- Cover; Contents; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1 Classic and Canon; 2 Description; 3 Categories; 4 Metaphors; 5 Diagrams; 6 Cynicism and Scepticism: Two Intellectual Styles in Sociology; 7 Sociological Theory and The Art of Living; Conclusion; Endnotes; Bibliography; Index
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based on print version record.
- ISBN:
- 9781282624047
- 1282624040
- 9780857027061
- 0857027069
- 9781446251898
- 1446251896
- OCLC:
- 638861344
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