Classical Social Theory
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| Rating | : | 4.41 (837 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0198781164 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 326 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-04-30 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
He is the author of Modern Social Theory: From Parsons to Habermas (Harvester Wheatsheaf, 1984).. Dr Ian Craib is Reader in Sociology, University of Essex
`Clear, readable, and intelligent.' J.J.R. For the first time, I have a book I can recommend as a core text Excellent for students who fear theory and good jumping off point for the better ones.' Malcolm Williams, University of Plymouth`This is a gem of a book. I'm very impressed with its style, clarity, and thoroughness. It is an accessible and authoritative treatment of classical theory, written in the definitive 'user-friendly' style. Thomas, University of the West of England`This is the book I've been waiting for. Craib's text is suitable both for undergraduates, and for those graduate students who have no prior training in classical sociological theory.' Dr Roger Sibeon, University of Liverpool`This is, in my opinion, the best introduction to classical sociological thought for first year students.' Serena Bufton, Sheffield Hallam University
Other student-friendly features include: * biographical details and an elementary overview of the work of Marx, Weber, Durkheim, and Simmel * Dramatis Personae with brief details of the life and thought of other relevant thinkers * Glossary covering important terms and phrases used in the textClassical Social Theory is an indispensable guide to the key thinkers in Sociology for anyone new to the subject.. Written in a direct, personal style, Classical Social Theory's thematic structure helps the reader compare the theorists systematically, and the book-by-book approach pays close attention to each thinker's key texts, quoting the most important passages and analyzing them in a clear, straightforward way. Ian Craib compellingly shows the value of studying classic thinkers such as Marx, Weber, Durkheim, and Simmel alongside the more popular contemporary questions. Providing an account of the key ideas of classical social theory, Dr Craib establishes their relevance today, their enduring significance, and their contribution to understanding contemporary problems