Capitalism and classical social theory

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Capitalism and classical social theory

John Bratton and David Denham

University of Toronto Press, c2014

2nd ed

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Includes bibliographical references (p. [401]-408) and index

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Volume

: pbk ISBN 9781442606531

Description

Most texts on classical social theory offer exhaustive coverage of every possible theorist, making it difficult to use the book in one semester. Capitalism and Classical Social Theory, Second Edition represents a departure from this approach by offering solid coverage of the classical triumvirate (Marx, Durkheim, and Weber), but also extending the canon strategically to include Simmel, four early female theorists, and the writings of Du Bois. The result is a manageable, but thorough, examination of the key classical theorists. The second edition has been updated throughout and includes two new chapters: one on Weber and rationalization, and one on Du Bois and his writings on race. A new concluding chapter links classical theory to current developments in capitalism during an age of austerity.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements Preface Part I: Context 1. Introduction: Why Classical Social Theory? 2. Modernity and Social Theory 3. European Enlightenment and Early Social Thought Part II: The Classical Triumvirate 4. Karl Marx: Philosophy 5. Karl Marx: Theory of History 6. Karl Marx: Economics of Capitalism 7. mile Durkheim: The Division of Labour in Society 8. mile Durkheim: The Rules of Sociological Method and On Suicide 9. mile Durkheim: Religion and Education 10. Max Weber: Methodology 11. Max Weber: Capitalism and Society 12. Max Weber: Rationalization and the Limits of Rationality Part III: Expanding the Canon 13. Georg Simmel on Modernity 14. Gender and Social Theory 15. W.E.B. Du Bois on Race Part IV: What Relevance Now? 16. Concluding Thoughts on the Classical Canon Further Reading and Sources Index
Volume

: bound ISBN 9781442608092

Description

Most texts on classical social theory offer exhaustive coverage of every possible theorist, making it difficult to use the book in one semester. Capitalism and Classical Social Theory, Second Edition represents a departure from this approach by offering solid coverage of the classical triumvirate (Marx, Durkheim, and Weber), but also extending the canon strategically to include Simmel, four early female theorists, and the writings of Du Bois. The result is a manageable, but thorough, examination of the key classical theorists. The second edition has been updated throughout and includes two new chapters: one on Weber and rationalization, and one on Du Bois and his writings on race. A new concluding chapter links classical theory to current developments in capitalism during an age of austerity.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements Preface Part I: Context 1. Introduction: Why Classical Social Theory? 2. Modernity and Social Theory 3. European Enlightenment and Early Social Thought Part II: The Classical Triumvirate 4. Karl Marx: Philosophy 5. Karl Marx: Theory of History 6. Karl Marx: Economics of Capitalism 7. Emile Durkheim: The Division of Labour in Society 8. Emile Durkheim: The Rules of Sociological Method and On Suicide 9. Emile Durkheim: Religion and Education 10. Max Weber: Methodology 11. Max Weber: Capitalism and Society 12. Max Weber: Rationalization and the Limits of Rationality Part III: Expanding the Canon 13. Georg Simmel on Modernity 14. Gender and Social Theory 15. W.E.B. Du Bois on Race Part IV: What Relevance Now? 16. Concluding Thoughts on the Classical Canon Further Reading and Sources Index

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  • NCID
    BB15826016
  • ISBN
    • 9781442608092
    • 9781442606531
  • LCCN
    2013387084
  • Country Code
    cn
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    North York
  • Pages/Volumes
    xv, 422 p.
  • Size
    23-24 cm
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