Contemporary Sociological Theory
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Contemporary Sociological Theory by Craig Calhoun
This thorough collection of contemporary sociological theory is the definitive guide to current perspectives and approaches in the field. Organized by theme, the volume includes the most representative material available on topics such as symbolic interactionism, phenomenology, structuralism, network theory, critical theory, feminist theory, and the current debates over modernity and postmodernity. The theories of Foucault, Giddens, and Bourdieu also appear in longer sections, enabling students and scholars to examine the work in greater depth. Editorial introductions put these readings into theoretical perspective, making this an authoritative and compact survey of contemporary sociological theory. This book, in conjunction with its complement, Classical Sociological Theory, offers readers a complete overview of sociological theory.
A first-class overview of contemporary sociological theory, notable for its emphasis on recent Continental theoristsMichael Hechter, University of Washington
Craig Calhoun is Professor of Sociology and History at New York University and since 1999 has been President of the Social Science Research Council. He was previously editor of Sociological Theory.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780631213505 |
| ISBN 10 | 0631213503 |
| Title | Contemporary Sociological Theory |
| Author | Craig Calhoun |
| Series | Blackwell Readers In Sociology |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | John Wiley and Sons Ltd |
| Year published | 2002-05-03 |
| Number of pages | 480 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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