Key Sociological Thinkers - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0333687671 ISBN 13 : 9780333687673

Editeur : Palgrave Macmillan, 1998

Synopsis

This broad ranging text offers an introduction to the theorists who have made a key contribution to the discipline of sociology. Its structure places the writers in their social and intellectual context, summarizes the central issues dealt with in their work and sketches out the intellectual legacy they have left behind them. Illustrating how these thinkers have shed light on how we think about society, the book aims to convey the spirit of openness intrinsic to the sociological enterprise. The book is suitable for undergraduate courses on sociological theory and for students studying sociology as an elective, on course such as politics, social policy, social work, and nursing. It is also aimed at schools, FE colleges, and library market.

A propos du livre

Biographie de l'auteur

Rob Stones is Professor of Sociology in the School of Social Sciences and Psychology, Western Sydney University. He has a broad interest in social, sociological and political theory, their application in empirical research, and their importance to serious reflection on public issues. He has pioneered the version of structuration theory known as strong structuration theory (SST), designed to guide empirical case study research and adopted in diverse areas. His books include Sociological Reasoning (1996), Structuration Theory (2005), and Why Current Affairs Needs Social Theory (2015). He is the editor of two book series with Palgrave Macmillan, Themes in Social Theory and Traditions in Social Theory.

Revue de presse

[This] book is very well organized, clear in its argument about the importance of social theory, and approachable to sociologists at almost any level....Rob Stones and the 23 contributors to the second edition of Key Sociological Thinkers have created an informative and exciting exploration of the most important persons in the formation of current sociological thought. The book is an excellent resource for teaching because of its focus on connecting complex theory to applicable daily life and complex social theory --Todd. M. Callais, Denison University, USA, in 'Teaching Sociology'.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Palgrave Macmillan
• Date d'édition: 1998
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0333687671
• ISBN 13: 9780333687673
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 384
• Éditeur: Stones Rob
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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