Contemporary Sociological Theory

Contemporary Sociological Theory

by Craig Calhoun (Editor), JosephGerteis (Editor), JamesMoody (Editor), StevenPfaff (Editor), IndermohanVirk (Editor)

Synopsis

This meticulous collection of contemporary sociological theory is the definitive guide to current perspectives and approaches in the field, examining current key topics in the field such as such as symbolic interactionism, phenomenology, structuralism, network theory, critical theory, feminist theory, and the debates over modernity and postmodernity. * Includes the work of major figures including Foucault, Giddens, Bourdieu, Bauman, and Habermas * Organized thematically, with editorial introductions to put the readings into theoretical perspective * New selected readings bring the book up to date

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 504
Edition: 2nd Edition
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 16 Apr 2007

ISBN 10: 140514856X
ISBN 13: 9781405148566

Media Reviews
By presenting the original writings of some of the major theorists of our time, this book offers an accessible and valuable overview of contemporary theory for both students and professors. Steven Seidman, University of Albany This new, and much improved, edition of a superior reader offers a judicious sampling of influential readings in contemporary sociological theory admirably supplemented by knowing editorial overviews. Michael Hechter, Arizona State University
Author Bio
Craig Calhoun is University Professor and Professor of Sociology and History at New York University, and President of the Social Science Research Council. Joseph Gerteis is Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. James Moody is Associate Professor of Sociology at Duke University, North Carolina. Steven Pfaff is Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Washington. Indermohan Virk is Visiting Lecturer in Sociology at Indiana University, Bloomington.