Classical and Contemporary Sociological Theory by Scott Appelrouth

Classical and Contemporary Sociological Theory by Scott Appelrouth

A unique hybrid of text and readings, this book combines the major writings of sociology′s core classical and contemporary theorists with an historical as well as theoretical framework for understanding them. Laura Desfor Edles and Scott A Appelrouth provide not just a biographical and theoretical summary of each theorist/reading, but an overarching scaffolding which students can use to examine, compare and contrast each theorists′ major themes and concepts. No other theory text combines such student-friendly explanation and analysis with original theoretical works. Key features include: • Pedagogical devices and visual aids - charts, figures and photographs - to help summarize key concepts, illuminate complex ideas and provoke student interest • Chapters on well-known figures, such as Marx, Weber, Durkheim, Parsons and Foucault as well as an in-depth discussion of lesser known voices, such as Charlotte Perkins-Gilman, WEB Du Bois, and Leslie Sklair • Photos of not only the theorists, but of the historical milieu from which the theories arose as well as a glossary at the back

“The format of this text is exceptional, and on that the discipline sorely needsThe authors present thorough biographical and historical backgrounds relevant to each theorist and her/his theories. I believe this is essential to learning and understanding theory…the authors use examples that will aid students in shaping their ability to see theory in their lives.”

-- Chris Ponticelli

“I am thrilled by the hybrid approach. I think the authors’ approach is right on – they are right: we do need a reader which has solid primary source material but is embedded in historical and theoretical discussion and explication. I think the text/reader combination is highly attractive – especially for professors teaching at big public institutions I think this approach will be happily received and widely appreciated.”

-- Phil Zuckerman

“I am very impressed by the coverage in this reader.  I think the selections are excellent for both the classical and contemporary time periods.”

-- James P. Marshall

“…the readers will be quite appealing to both students and instructors – much better than what is currently available.”

-- Julie Harms Cannon

Scott Appelrouth (PhD, New York University, 2000) is Professor of Sociology at California State University, Northridge. His interests include sociological theory, cultural sociology, and social movements. He has taught classical and contemporary theory at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, and has published several articles in research- and teaching-oriented journals on social movements, theory, and the controversies over jazz during the 1920s and rap during the 1980s. His current research focuses on political discourse in American party platforms. Laura Desfor Edles (PhD, University of California, Los Angeles, 1990) is Professor of Sociology at California State University, Northridge. She is the author of Symbol and Ritual in the New Spain: The Transition to Democracy after Franco (1998) and Cultural Sociology in Practice (2002), as well as various articles on culture, theory, race/ethnicity, and social movements.

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ISBN 13	9780761927938
ISBN 10	076192793X
Title	Classical and Contemporary Sociological Theory
Author	Scott Appelrouth
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	SAGE Publications Inc
Year published	2007-11-21
Number of pages	912
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.