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New Directions in Contemporary Sociological Theory
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Description for New Directions in Contemporary Sociological Theory
Paperback. An introduction to some influential modern sociological theories, each covered in an essay by the theory's founder or by a leading exponent. Using non-technical language, each essay reviews the key positions and supporting research, and many also discuss critical or opposing positions. Editor(s): Berger, Joseph; Zelditch, Morris. Num Pages: 400 pages, bibliog , index. BIC Classification: JHBA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 146 x 21. Weight in Grams: 508.
Written by eminent sociologists, this book introduces and assesses some of the most influential, recent sociological theories. Each chapter explains the theory and describes a related program of empirical research. Chapters are authored by the actual founders (and/or leading exponents) of these theoretical programs; many chapters contain a description of the inception, growth, and present status of the theoretical program. The book covers a broad range of sociological concerns, from the investigation of power and status processes, to social movements and revolutions, to organizational and institutional structures, to world system analysis. Accessibly written for a wide sociological audience, this book ... Read more
Written by eminent sociologists, this book introduces and assesses some of the most influential, recent sociological theories. Each chapter explains the theory and describes a related program of empirical research. Chapters are authored by the actual founders (and/or leading exponents) of these theoretical programs; many chapters contain a description of the inception, growth, and present status of the theoretical program. The book covers a broad range of sociological concerns, from the investigation of power and status processes, to social movements and revolutions, to organizational and institutional structures, to world system analysis. Accessibly written for a wide sociological audience, this book ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
Number of Pages
400
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780742508699
SKU
V9780742508699
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About
Joseph Berger and Morris Zelditch are professors of sociology at Stanford University.
Reviews for New Directions in Contemporary Sociological Theory
This is a very worthwhile book that will appeal to those already conversant with theoretical research programs and who are looking for recent applications of work conducted under this rubric. It will also interest and challenge those who work within different theoretical traditions or who define and see theory in different ways.
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