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This comprehensive examination of classical sociological theory introduces readers to the life, times, and ideas of the figures who have had the greatest influence on the development of the field. Readers will enjoy the background information on each theorist covered in the... Read Full Overview

Focusing on the context and significance of theoretical ideas as well as their content, this work aims to give students a broader understanding of the work of 11 sociological theorists. The historical context of sociological theory and the nature/types of theoretical orientations... Read Full Overview

This& book provides a comprehensive examination of classical sociological theory by introducing students to the life, times, and ideas of the figures who have had the greatest influence on the development of the field. & Each chapter focuses on one theorist and his ideas, organized... Read Full Overview

This& book provides a comprehensive examination of classical sociological theory by introducing students to the life, times, and ideas of the figures who have had the greatest influence on the development of the field. & Each chapter focuses on one theorist and his ideas, organized... Read Full Overview