Sociological Theory: Classical Statements (5th Edition)

David Ashley; David Michael Orenstein

ISBN 10: 0205319408 / ISBN 13: 9780205319404

Published by Allyn & Bacon, 2000

Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0205319408I2N00

Synopsis:

This text provides a comprehensive examination of classical sociological theory by introducing students to the individuals who created it.

Each chapter focuses on one theorist and their ideas, organized into a social and historical perspective. Students will enjoy reading the background information on each theorist covered in the book. These include such interesting highlights as Comte's days in military school, the death of Durkheim's son in World War I, Spencer's inability to commit to marriage, and Hegel's illegitimate son. Taking a critical and reflexive approach, the text also discusses how classical theory affects sociology today.

From the Back Cover:

This text introduces students to the lives, times, and ideas of twelve people who have had the greatest influence on the development of sociology. Each theorist is discussed in separate chapters, which are organized to demonstrate how social theory is the product of individuals responding to the issues and concerns of their times. The theorists are examined in light of their personal circumstances and the social and intellectual climate in which they lived; their ideas about society and their methodologies, and the significance of their work as perceived by subsequent generations.

Every chapter in this new edition has been updated to incorporate new scholarship, especially those on Durkheim and Marx. Also, the Web Resources Appendix has been thoroughly updated.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Sociological Theory: Classical Statements (...
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
Publication Date: 2000
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: As New
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Edition: 5th or later Edition