Contemporary Sociological Theory

The fourth edition of Contemporary Sociological Theory is a comprehensive introduction to current perspectives and approaches in sociology and social science, covering a broad range of essential topics. It is fully revised to incorporate the most representative and up-to-date material, including new readings addressing debates on gender, power, and inequality. It provides students with the foundation necessary for understanding the theoretical underpinnings of present-day debates and includes extensive references to further readings and resources.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 576 pages
Publication date: 05 May 2022
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

The fourth edition of Contemporary Sociological Theory is a comprehensive and up-to-date undergraduate guide to contemporary sociological theory. It offers a thorough introduction to current perspectives and approaches in sociology and social science, covering a broad range of essential topics. In-depth yet accessible readings address micro-sociological analysis, symbolic interactionism, network theory, phenomenology, critical theory, structuralism, feminist theory, and more.

This classic text is fully revised to incorporate the most representative and up-to-date material, including new readings addressing debates on gender, power, and inequality. New editorial introductions clarify and contextualize the selected readings, while up-to-date examples highlight connections to today's theoretical discussions.

The book presents substantial primary source texts with detailed introductions rather than brief excerpts and basic overviews. It examines the sociological theories of Foucault, Giddens, Bourdieu, and Habermas, discussing debates over modernity and postmodernity, crisis and change, and race and difference. It also provides historical and intellectual perspectives to each selected reading in the book, with extensive references to further readings and resources.

Contemporary Sociological Theory, Fourth Edition is an authoritative survey of contemporary sociological theory that provides the depth of coverage students require for undergraduate courses in social and sociological theory as well as courses in wider social science programs such as human geography, anthropology, criminology. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in understanding the theoretical foundations of contemporary society.

Weight: 1080g
Dimension: 178 x 255 x 35 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119527244