Contemporary Sociological Theory - Paperback

Contemporary Sociological Theory - Paperback

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Contemporary Sociological Theory - Paperback

Contemporary Sociological Theory - Paperback

$58.91

by Craig Calhoun (Editor), Joseph Gerteis (Editor), James Moody (Editor)

The new edition of the definitive undergraduate guide to contemporary sociological theory, with updated reading selections throughout

The fourth edition of Contemporary Sociological Theory offers a thorough introduction to current perspectives and approaches in sociology and social science. Covering a broad range of essential topics, this comprehensive volume provides students with the foundation necessary for understanding the theoretical underpinnings of present-day debates in the diverse field. In-depth yet accessible readings address micro-sociological analysis, symbolic interactionism, network theory, phenomenology, critical theory, structuralism, feminist theory, and more.

This classic text is fully revised to incorporate the most representative and up-to-date material, including new readings addressing debates on gender, power, and inequality. New editorial introductions clarify and contextualize the selected readings, while up-to-date examples highlight connections to today's theoretical discussions. This authoritative survey of contemporary sociological theory:

  • Presents substantial primary source texts with detailed introductions, rather than brief excerpts and basic overviews
  • Examines the sociological theories of Foucault, Giddens, Bourdieu, and Habermas
  • Discusses debates over modernity and postmodernity, crisis and change, and race and difference
  • Provides historical and intellectual perspective to each selected reading in the book
  • Includes extensive references to further readings and resources

Contemporary Sociological Theory, Fourth Edition provides the depth of coverage students require for undergraduate courses in social and sociological theory as well as courses in wider social science programs such as human geography, anthropology, criminology, and urban studies. In combination with its complement Classical Sociological Theory, Fourth Edition, Contemporary Sociological Theory remains the most complete overview of sociological theory available.

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CONTEMPORARY SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY

Contemporary Sociological Theory provides a definitive guide to current theoretical perspectives for sociology and the wider social sciences. This updated anthology, now in its fourth edition, includes thematic sections on symbolic interactionism, institutions, power, inequality and modernity as well as debates on contemporary social crises and structuralism.

The new edition encompasses some of the deepest selections available on key contemporary authors such as Foucault, Habermas, and Bourdieu, and it is fully revised with extensive additions on issues of race, gender, difference and intersectionality, and lively new introductory material throughout.

With extensive references to further readings and resources, Contemporary Sociological Theory, Fourth Edition is an invaluable primary text for undergraduate courses in social and sociological theory, and an excellent supplement for courses in wider social sciences programs including human geography, anthropology, criminology, and urban studies.

Author Biography

Craig Calhoun is University Professor of Social Sciences at Arizona State University, USA and former Director of the London School of Economics and President of the Social Science Research Council.

Joseph Gerteis is Professor of Sociology and co-Director of the American Mosaic Project at the University of Minnesota, USA. His research focuses on race, ethnicity, and political culture.

James Moody is Professor of Sociology at Duke University, USA, and Director of the Duke Network Analysis Center. His work focuses on the network foundations of social cohesion and diffusion.

Steven Pfaff is Professor of Sociology at the University of Washington, USA. His research focuses on religion, politics and social change.

Indermohan Virk is Executive Director of the Patten Foundation and the Poynter Center for the Study of Ethics and American Institutions at Indiana University Bloomington, USA.

Number of Pages: 576
Dimensions: 1.5 x 9.8 x 6.9 IN
Publication Date: April 25, 2022

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