New Directions in Contemporary Sociological Theory |
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Editor:
| Berger, Joseph Zelditch, Morris |
Author:
| Blau, Peter M. Fararo, Thomas J. Goldstone, Jack A. Heckathorn, Douglas D. |
Contribution by:
| Blau, Peter M. Fararo, Thomas J. Goldstone, Jack A. Heckathorn, Douglas D. Heise, David R. Jasso, Guillermina Jepperson, Ronald L. Lovaglia, Michael Markovsky, Barry Marwell, Gerald McCarthy, John D. Morrow, James D. Oliver, Pamela E. Simpson, Brent Siverson, Randolph Skvoretz, John Smith, Alastair Wagner, David G. Walker, Henry Wallerstein, Immanuel Willer, David Willer, Robb Thye, Shane Zald, Mayer N. |
ISBN: | 978-1-306-15208-2 |
Publication Date: | Jan 2002 |
Publisher: | Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated
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Book Format: | Ebook |
List Price: | USD $38.99 |
Book Description:
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This book introduces some of the most influential recent sociological theories, each covered in an essay written by the theory's founder or by a leading exponent. Presented in nontechnical language, each essay reviews the key positions and supporting research; many incorporate discussion of critical or opposing positions. This unique book serves as an invaluable advanced introduction or review for graduate or upper-level students who want to gain an understanding of important...
More DescriptionThis book introduces some of the most influential recent sociological theories, each covered in an essay written by the theory's founder or by a leading exponent. Presented in nontechnical language, each essay reviews the key positions and supporting research; many incorporate discussion of critical or opposing positions. This unique book serves as an invaluable advanced introduction or review for graduate or upper-level students who want to gain an understanding of important theoretical advances.