Living Theory: The Application of Classical Social Theory to Contemporary Life - Couverture souple

Hurst, Charles E.

 
9780205452231: Living Theory: The Application of Classical Social Theory to Contemporary Life
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 020545223X ISBN 13 : 9780205452231
Editeur : Routledge, 2005

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.

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À propos de l'auteur

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 Worldâ (TM)s Largest Amish Community, which won the Dale W. Brown 2011 Book Award for outstanding scholarship in Anabaptist and Pietist Studies

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

Living Theory: The Application of Classical Social Theory to Contemporary Life, 2nd edition analyzes major features of modern society from the classical theory point of view, and suggests how modern life might be explained from this viewpoint.

The author examines the works of four classical figures - Marx, Durkheim, Simmel, and Weber - because of their continuing influence on social theory, and because they addressed many of the central issues we confront in modern society.

Topics new to this edition include:

  • New electronic technologies
  • The battle over valued property
  • The role of trust in society
  • Governmental secrecy
  • Trafficking in human organs

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Éditeur
Routledge
Date d'édition
2005
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
020545223X
ISBN 13 
9780205452231
Reliure
Broché
Numéro d'édition
2
Nombre de pages
192
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
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9781138467910: Living Theory: The Application of Classical Social Theory to Contemporary Life

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  113846791X ISBN 13 :  9781138467910
Editeur : Routledge, 2017
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