Sociological Theory An Introduction to the Classical Tradition by Richard W Hadden
Brand: Broadview Press Ltd
Product Description
Sociological Theory presents a readable and easily understandable version of the central concepts and arguments of the great classical sociological theorists Karl Marx Emile Durkheim and Max Weber. The book begins by introducing the initial turn to sociological thought through a brief discussion of the Enlightenment Conservative Reaction Comte and Spencer. From this sociological blend of liberal and conservative ideas the work moves to its core discussion of the varying accounts of modern society found in the rich works of Marx Durkheim and Weber. From Marxs reading of history and analysis of capitalism it moves through Durkheims accounts of social solidarity and suicide to Webers understanding of bureaucracy and of the religious foundations of the modern work ethic. It concludes with a succinct comparison of the three analyses of modern society. show more
Condition : New
Author : Richard W Hadden
Weight : 340
Publisher : Broadview Press Ltd
Language : English
EAN : 9781551110950
ISBN10 : 1551110954
Format : Paperback
Date of Publication : 20000301
Place of Publication : Peterborough United States
Pagination : NA
Dimensions : 140 X 216 X 10mm