Social Theory: Continuity and Confrontation: A Reader, Third Edition

Book Overview

The third edition of this popular reader reflects considerable changes. With over seventy readings representing a wide diversity of theorists, it offers a breadth of coverage not available in other collections. The framework for understanding theory as a set of conversations over time is maintained and deepened, with a focus on key transitional theorists who helped pave the way from classical to contemporary theory. New contextual and biographical materials surround the primary readings, and each chapter includes a study guide with key terms, discussion questions, and innovative classroom exercises. The result is a fresh and expansive take on social theory that foregrounds a plurality of perspectives and defines contemporary trends in the field, while being both an accessible and manageable teaching tool.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1442606487
• ISBN13: 9781442606487
• Release Date: April 2014
• Publisher: University of Toronto Press
• Length: 672 Pages
• Weight: 2.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 7.9" x 9.9"