Contemporary sociological theory : continuing the classical tradition

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Contemporary sociological theory : continuing the classical tradition

Ruth A. Wallace, Alison Wolf

Prentice-Hall, c1995

4th ed

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 410-419) and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

This text examines the concepts and assumptions of the five major sociological theories and the classical roots of the modern theories. It focuses upon functionalism, conflict theory, theories of rational choice, symbolic interactionism and phenomenology. It provides feminist contributions and critiques on each major perspective and expands the discussion of Pierre Bourdieu's theoretical contributions. A new section on sociology of the body is also provided.

Table of Contents

  • The understanding of society
  • functionalism
  • conflict theory
  • symbolic interactionism
  • phenomenology
  • theories of rational choice
  • emerging perspectives.

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  • NCID
    BA25726382
  • ISBN
    • 013036245X
  • LCCN
    94043559
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Englewood Cliffs, N.J.
  • Pages/Volumes
    xii, 434 p.
  • Size
    23 cm
  • Classification
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