Classical Social Theory by Kenneth Tucker

Classical Social Theory by Kenneth Tucker

This accessible, original book is an exploration of the relevance of classical social theory in the contemporary world. It examines the work of Marx, Weber and Durkheim through the lens of new theoretical issues, such as the role of Empire, the problem of cultural differences, and the possibilities of democracy that are implicit in each theorist's perspective.

"A remarkably careful, critical reading of classical social theory, with an extraordinary sensitivity to the balance between past social contexts and present social concerns" Robert Alun Jones, University of Illinois

"Readers, particularly students new to sociology and looking for the contemporary relevance of classical social theorists, will learn much from this work". Choice

"Tucker's book would be a welcome addition to undergraduate courses in sociological theory mainly for its excellent discussion of the threats to democracy posed by globalization and the contribution it makes in opening up a discussion of the history of colonialism and the problem of cultural and political identities." Ken Morrison, Wilfrid Laurier University, Canadian Journal of Sociology Online, January-February 2003

Kenneth H. Tucker, Jr. is Professor of Sociology at Mount Holyoke College, and author of Classical Social Theory: A Contemporary Approach, Anthony Giddens and Modern Social Theory, French Revolutionary Syndicalismand the Public Sphere, and (with Barbara Tucker) Industrializing Antebellum America.

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ISBN 13	9780631211655
ISBN 10	0631211659
Title	Classical Social Theory
Author	Kenneth Tucker
Series	21st Century Sociology
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Year published	2001-10-08
Number of pages	288
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