Contemporary Sociological Theory (Wiley Blackwell Readers in Sociology)

Contemporary Sociological Theory (Wiley Blackwell Readers in Sociology)

by Craig Calhoun (Editor), Craig Calhoun (Editor), Steven Pfaff (Editor), Indermohan Virk (Editor), Joseph Gerteis (Editor), James Moody (Editor)

Synopsis

This thorough collection of contemporary sociological theory is the definitive guide to current perspectives and approaches in the field. Organized by theme, the volume includes the most representative material available on topics such as symbolic interactionism, phenomenology, structuralism, network theory, critical theory, feminist theory, and the current debates over modernity and postmodernity. The theories of Foucault, Giddens, and Bourdieu also appear in longer sections, enabling students and scholars to examine the work in greater depth. Editorial introductions put these readings into theoretical perspective, making this an authoritative and compact survey of contemporary sociological theory. This book, in conjunction with its complement, Classical Sociological Theory, offers readers a complete overview of sociological theory.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 480
Publisher: Wiley–Blackwell
Published: 03 May 2002

ISBN 10: 0631213503
ISBN 13: 9780631213505

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A first-class overview of contemporary sociological theory, notable for its emphasis on recent Continental theorists. Michael Hechter, University of Washington
Author Bio
Craig Calhoun is Professor of Sociology and History at New York University and since 1999 has been President of the Social Science Research Council. He was previously editor of Sociological Theory.