Contemporary Sociological Theory
- Steven Loyal - University College Dublin, Ireland
- Sinisa Malesevic - University College Dublin, Ireland, University College, Dublin, Ireland
Sociology (General)
Introducing readers to the most important thinkers and schools of thought in contemporary sociological theory – from Parsons and Merton to the Frankfurt School to Foucault, Bourdieu, Giddens and Hochschild – this accessible textbook firmly locates key ideas in social, political and historical context. By doing so, it helps students understand the development of central sociological concepts and how they can help us understand the contemporary world.
The book includes:
- Lively biographical sections to help readers get to know each thinker
- Clear and easy-to-understand accounts of each theorist’s arguments - and the most common criticisms
- Key concept boxes highlighting the most influential ideas
This comprehensive textbook brings the diverse field of contemporary sociological theory to life. Essential reading for all students in Sociology and Sociological Theory.
A useful update to the general field of modern sociological theory. Whilst the electronic subscription proved to be excessively expensive, thus preventing the title from being added to our essential list, a small number of physical copies have been ordered for the library as background literature.
Excellent text that all level of students will live.
