Dillon, Michele

Concise Reader in Sociological Theory: Theorists, Concepts, and Current Applications

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ISBN 13:: 9781119536185
author:: Dillon, Michele
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Wiley-Blackwell
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2021
Pages:: 336
Dimensions:: 24.6 x 17.1 x 2.1 centimeters (0
Genre:: Science, Earth Sciences, Geography,
Condition:: New
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This concise reader in sociological theory brings together essential writings from key theorists to provide an engaging introduction to the dynamic breadth of classical and contemporary sociological thought. The selected excerpts elaborate on core concepts and arguments, exploring topics such as crisis and change, institutions and networks, power and inequality, and more.

The text includes editorial introductions that clearly explain the intellectual context of each section, reinforcing their relevance to sociological analysis and society today. With contributions from noted theorists including Karl Marx, Max Weber, Emile Durkheim, W.E.B. Du Bois, Patricia Hill Collins, Dorothy Smith, and Raewyn Connell, this book offers a concise review of the diverse field of sociological theory.

Designed for undergraduate and graduate students in sociology and social and political theory, this book provides an accessible guide to the most relevant sociological theorists. With engaging empirical examples from contemporary society, it demonstrates the significance of the ideas presented in the theorists' writings.

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