Sociological Theory - A Contemporary View How to Read, Criticize and Do Theory |
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| Author:
| Smelser, Neil J. |
| Foreword by:
| Hochschild, Arlie Russell |
| ISBN: | 978-1-61027-051-9 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2011 |
| Publisher: | Quid Pro, LLC
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $9.99 |
Book Description:
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A pithy, clear guide to creating and evaluating theory in the social sciences. Using a simple model of theory assessment--and applying it in depth to foundational and still-relevant social and economic theorists such as Durkheim, Marx and Parsons--Dr. Smelser shows the way to a better understanding of what social theory is supposed to accomplish and how to read it critically. New Introductions.
A pithy, clear guide to creating and evaluating theory in the social sciences. Using a simple model of theory assessment--and applying it in depth to foundational and still-relevant social and economic theorists such as Durkheim, Marx and Parsons--Dr. Smelser shows the way to a better understanding of what social theory is supposed to accomplish and how to read it critically. New Introductions.