Explorations in classical sociological theory : seeing the social world
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Explorations in classical sociological theory : seeing the social world
Sage, c2013
3rd ed
- : pbk
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 341-349) and index
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Description
"An excellent introduction to the classical tradition in sociology - comprehensive yet accessible for new undergradate students. I particularly like the boxes containing definitions of key concepts and the further resources to support student learning."
- Dr Serena Bufton, School of Social Science & Law, Sheffield Hallam University
Written in a praised conversational tone with personal examples and bolstered with helpful pedagogical tools, Explorations in Classical Sociological Theory: Seeing the Social World introduces readers to the major classical theorists: Marx, Spencer, Durkheim, Weber, Simmel, Mead, Schutz, Martineau Gilman, Du Bois, and Parsons.
These theorists were chosen for diversity as well as utility in introducing students to classical theory. Author Kenneth Allan focuses on the specific views of each theorist, rather than schools of thought, and highlights modernity and postmodernity to help readers understand how classical sociological theory applies to their lives.
Table of Contents
Preface
1. Beginning to See: A Sociological Core
2. Seeing Society for the First Time: Herbert Spencer
3. Class Inequality: Karl Marx
4. Diversity and Social Solidarity: Emile Durkheim
5. Rationality and Organization: Max Weber
Introduction: Another Sociological Core
6. The Modern Person: George Herbert Mead and Georg Simmel
7. Seeing Gender: Harriett Martineau and Charlotte Perkins Gilman
8. Seeing Race: Frederick Douglass and W. E. B. Du Bois
9. Seeing Ahead: Defining Moments in Twentieth Century Theory: Talcott Parsons and the Frankfurt School
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