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.".". a very substantial and reliable introduction to social theory, imaginatively written and extremely readable. The new edition contains three ... More

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This book examines the assumptions and concepts of the five major sociological theories and the classical roots of the modern theories. It focuses ... More

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This lively and concise supplemental text uses analyses of everyday conversations and experiences to inspire students to think sociologically about ... More

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This comprehensive collection of classical sociological theory is a definitive guide to the roots of sociology from its undisciplined beginnings to ... More

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This highly regarded anthology of primary readings in sociological theory covers the major theorist and schools from classic to contemporary to ... More

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"The Uses of Sociology" discusses whether sociological knowledge is important. It introduces students to the main ways in which sociology is ... More

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Written in a conversational style that conveys the author s enthusiam for theory, this updated edition of Kenneth Allan's acclaimed text appeals to ... More

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This innovative textbook presents an up-to-date synthesis of the central debates in contemporary social thought. It offers a different framework for ... More

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In this ground-breaking contribution to social theory, John Urry argues that the traditional basis of sociology - the study of society - is outmoded ... More

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The Social Lens: An Invitation to Social and Sociological Theory covers the key thinkers in Western thought for the past 200 years. Written in a ... More

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Social theory has been formed through elaboration and critique of the classical tradition, and this introductory volume illuminates current ... More

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"Classical and Modern Social Theory" is comprehensive introduction to the field, covering a wide historical range of thinkers, from the classical to ... More

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In this sociology text the contributors provide an introduction to the subject without over-simplifying or writing-down' to their audience. The book ... More

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Don Levine moves from the origins of systematic knowledge in ancient Greece to the present day to present an account that is at once a history of the ... More

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In this book, one of the foremost sociologists of the present day, turns his gaze upon the key figures and seminal institutions in the rise of ... More

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Sociologist Charles Lemert challenges readers with the surprising idea that sociology is one of the skills whereby all people cope with the demands ... More

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"Contemporary Social Theory: Investigation and Application" begins with an examination of social theory and is followed by a review of the major ... More

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Argues for sociological theory that has the explanatory power and precision to inform research and understanding.

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The Social Lens: An Invitation to Social and Sociological Theory covers the key thinkers in Western thought for the past 200 years. Written in a ... More

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This timely volume provides a framework for understanding the cultural turn in terms of the classical legacy, contemporary cultural theory, and ... More

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Offering a major challenge to established textbooks and pointing to inspiring new ways of approaching sociology, this book presents a notable shift ... More

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