New Directions in Contemporary Sociological Theory
Author | : Joseph Berger |
Publisher | : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers |
Total Pages | : 401 |
Release | : 2002-07-31 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781461714736 |
ISBN-13 | : 1461714737 |
Rating | : 4/5 (36 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Written by eminent sociologists, this book introduces and assesses some of the most influential, recent sociological theories. Each chapter explains the theory and describes a related program of empirical research. Chapters are authored by the actual founders (and/or leading exponents) of these theoretical programs; many chapters contain a description of the inception, growth, and present status of the theoretical program. The book covers a broad range of sociological concerns, from the investigation of power and status processes, to social movements and revolutions, to organizational and institutional structures, to world system analysis. Accessibly written for a wide sociological audience, this book is an invaluable introduction for undergraduates and graduates to sociology's most important theoretical advances.