Capitalism and Classical Social Theory: Fourth Edition

Capitalism and Classical Social Theory provides a comprehensive introduction to classical social theory, highlighting its relevance to contemporary crises and offering updated examples and data. It includes new material on early American sociology and classical social theorists, and explores the intersection of the COVID-19 pandemic and class, race, and gender.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 504 pages
Publication date: 30 May 2024
Publisher: University of Toronto Press

Capitalism and Classical Social Theory provides a comprehensive and rigorous introduction to classical social theory, emphasizing its enduring relevance in understanding the numerous crises of the contemporary world. This widely acclaimed theory book introduces students to a diverse range of classical social thinkers and demonstrates the enduring significance of the classical canon in contemporary society, characterized by social inequality, insecurity, transformative AI, and the urgent need to address the climate emergency. The fourth edition of the book features updated examples, data, and images throughout, as well as new material on early American sociology and recent literature on classical social theorists from the past five years. It also reintroduces a chapter on Georg Simmel and urbanism and includes a new chapter exploring the intersection of the COVID-19 pandemic and class, race, and gender. While paying close attention to historical context, Capitalism and Classical Social Theory contends that classical theorists offer valuable insights and solutions to the pressing challenges of inequality, social change, and the climate crisis in the twenty-first century.

Weight: 680g
Dimension: 229 x 152 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781487556310
Edition number: 4 ed