Introduction to Sociological Theory: Theorists, Concepts, and Their Applicability to the Twenty-First Century

by Michele Dillon

Book Overview

Combining carefully chosen primary quotes with extensive discussion and everyday illustrative examples, this book provides an in-depth introduction to classical and contemporary theory. Uses a wide range of newspaper examples to illustrate the relevance to sociological theory Contains excerpts from theorists' primary texts Includes chapter-specific glossaries of all theoretical concepts discussed in the book Short biographies and historical timelines...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1405170026
• ISBN13: 9781405170024
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Length: 552 Pages
• Weight: 2.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 7.4" x 9.6"