Explorations in Classical Sociological Theory: Seeing the Social World - Couverture souple

Allan, Kenneth

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1412992435 ISBN 13 : 9781412992435

Editeur : SAGE Publications Inc, 2012

Synopsis

"An excellent introduction to the classical tradition in sociology - comprehensive yet accessible for new undergradate students. I particularly like the boxes containing definitions of key concepts and the further resources to support student learning."
- Dr Serena Bufton, School of Social Science & Law, Sheffield Hallam University

Written in a praised conversational tone with personal examples and bolstered with helpful pedagogical tools, Explorations in Classical Sociological Theory: Seeing the Social World introduces readers to the major classical theorists: Marx, Spencer, Durkheim, Weber, Simmel, Mead, Schutz, Martineau Gilman, Du Bois, and Parsons.

These theorists were chosen for diversity as well as utility in introducing students to classical theory. Author Kenneth Allan focuses on the specific views of each theorist, rather than schools of thought, and highlights modernity and postmodernity to help readers understand how classical sociological theory applies to their lives.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Kenneth Allan received his PhD in sociology from the University of California, Riverside (1995), and is currently professor of Sociology at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG). Before moving to UNCG, he directed the Teaching Assistant Development Program at the University of California, Riverside, and coedited Training Teaching Assistants, 2nd Edition (1997), published by the American Sociological Association. In addition to teaching classical and contemporary theory at UNCG, Allan also supervised UNCG’s sociology iSchool program, which offered online introduction to sociology classes to high school students across North Carolina, has designed several online courses for both the college and department, and has regularly taught graduate pedagogy courses. Allan’s research areas include theory, culture, and the self. He has authored several works in the area of theory, including multiple textbooks covering classical and contemporary theory, as well as The Meaning of Culture: Moving the Postmodern Critique Forward, and A Primer in Social and Sociological Theory: Toward a Sociology of Citizenship. His current projects include a social history of American individualism, a sociological analysis of consciousness and self, as well as a novel based in early 20th century American life.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: SAGE Publications Inc
• Date d'édition: 2012
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1412992435
• ISBN 13: 9781412992435
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 3
• Nombre de pages: 400
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible