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Contemporary Sociological Thought
Hier
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Description for Contemporary Sociological Thought
Paperback.
This innovative new reader on contemporary sociological theory has a Canadian emphasis. This volume unites 21 influential European and American social theorists with 13 Canadian thinkers and writers to offer a strong Canadian interpretation of international theoretical currents spanning almost 80 years.
Ideally designed for undergraduate courses as an introduction to modern sociological theory, the first section masterfully introduces the major theoretical offerings of the 20th century: structural functionalism, symbolic interaction, and feminist analysis. It also profiles themes of class conflict and the state; and modernism, culture, and change.
The second section is devoted to critical themes for ... Read more
This innovative new reader on contemporary sociological theory has a Canadian emphasis. This volume unites 21 influential European and American social theorists with 13 Canadian thinkers and writers to offer a strong Canadian interpretation of international theoretical currents spanning almost 80 years.
Ideally designed for undergraduate courses as an introduction to modern sociological theory, the first section masterfully introduces the major theoretical offerings of the 20th century: structural functionalism, symbolic interaction, and feminist analysis. It also profiles themes of class conflict and the state; and modernism, culture, and change.
The second section is devoted to critical themes for ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Canadian Scholars Press Canada
Number of pages
483
Condition
New
Number of Pages
483
Place of Publication
Toronto, Canada
ISBN
9781551302881
SKU
V9781551302881
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Ref
99-1
About Hier
Sean P. Hier is Assistant Professor in the Sociology Department at the University of Victoria. His areas of expertise include media, race and racism, moral regulation and moral panic, surveillance, and social issues.
Reviews for Contemporary Sociological Thought
This selection of readings reflects the current state of modern social theory, and provides an excellent overview of a field in which few good anthologies exist."" - Tracey Adams, University of Western Ontario