Contemporary Sociological Theory: Continuing the Classical Tradition (4th Edition) By Ruth A. Wallace; Alison Wolf
1995 | 434 Pages | ISBN: 013036245X | PDF | 17 MB
1995 | 434 Pages | ISBN: 013036245X | PDF | 17 MB
This text examines the concepts and assumptions of the five major sociological theories and the classical roots of the modern theories. It focuses upon functionalism, conflict theory, theories of rational choice, symbolic interactionism and phenomenology. and expands the discussion of Pierre Bourdieu's theoretical contributions. A new section on sociology of the body is also provided.