Sociological Theory by John Scott

Sociological Theory by John Scott

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This volume explores the principle trends and lines of division within contemporary sociology, presenting arguments about the relative merits of the positions covered. It considers symbolic interactionism, rational choice and exchange theories, conflict theories, and structuralism.

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Sociological Theory by John Scott

This volume explores the principle trends and lines of division within comtemporary sociology, presenting arguments about the relative merits of the positions covered. Beginning with the work of Talcott Parsons, which set the scene for subsequent debates, the book considers symbolic interactionism, rational choice and exchange theories, conflict theories, and structuralism. It also examines the development of neofunctionalism, the rise of post-structuralism, and the recent work of Giddens. The central argument expounded in this book is that further advances in sociological understanding will arise from the synthesis of rival ideas. It concludes with an examination of the new systhesis produced by Jurgen Habermas.
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ISBN 13 9781852784270
ISBN 10 185278427X
Title Sociological Theory
Author John Scott
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Year published 1995-06-01
Number of pages 320
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