Sociological Theory: Classical Statements - Hardcover

Ashley, David; Orenstein, David Michael

 
9780205319404: Sociological Theory: Classical Statements

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This text provides a comprehensive examination of classical sociological theory by introducing students to the individuals who created it.

Each chapter focuses on one theorist and their ideas, organized into a social and historical perspective. Students will enjoy reading the background information on each theorist covered in the book. These include such interesting highlights as Comte's days in military school, the death of Durkheim's son in World War I, Spencer's inability to commit to marriage, and Hegel's illegitimate son. Taking a critical and reflexive approach, the text also discusses how classical theory affects sociology today.

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This text provides a comprehensive examination of classical sociological theory by introducing students to the individuals who created it. Each chapter focuses on one theorist and their ideas, organized into a social and historical perspective. Students will enjoy reading the background information on each theorist covered in the book. These include such interesting highlights as Comte's days in military school, the death of Durkheim's son in World War I, Spencer's inability to commit to marriage, and Hegel's illegitimate son. Taking a critical and reflexive approach, the text also discusses how classical theory affects sociology today.

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