Living Theory: The Application of Classical Social Theory to Contemporary Life

Hurst, Charles E.

ISBN 10: 020545223X / ISBN 13: 9780205452231

Published by Routledge, 2005

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Synopsis:

This short, jargon-free text helps students see how the classical theories of Marx, Durkheim, Simmel, and Weber address many of the issues and problems of contemporary society.

About the Author:

Charles E. Hurst is emeritus professor of sociology, having taught at The College of Wooster for 38 years. His research has focused on issues of poverty and inequality in the U.S., the use of social theory to understand contemporary social issues, and the nature of Amish society. He has also served as a consultant to various countywide social agencies. He is author of Living Theory: The Application of Classical Social Theory to Contemporary Life, and co-author of An Amish Paradox: Diversity and Change in the World’s Largest Amish Community, which won the Dale W. Brown 2011 Book Award for outstanding scholarship in Anabaptist and Pietist Studies

Bibliographic Details

Title: Living Theory: The Application of Classical ...
Publisher: Routledge
Publication Date: 2005
Binding: paperback
Condition: Good
Edition: 2nd Edition