Sociological Theory

by Bert N. Adams, R.A. Sydie, R. A. Sydie

Book Overview

This book connects theorists and their work to larger themes and ideas. All too often, in the opinion of the authors, theory texts focus too much on individual theorists and insufficiently on the relationship between their theories, and how these have contributed, in turn, to the evolution of ideas concerning social life. Treatment of individual theories and theorists is balanced with the development of key themes; ideas about social life (introduced...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0761985573
• ISBN13: 9780761985570
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc
• Length: 672 Pages
• Weight: 2.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.6" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

nice

its kept well bt with some highlights. but the price is much lower than a brand new. anyway, its a good book for someone who really wants to study sociology. just for fun? you'd better find something thinner and more interesting.

sociology

Wonderful, wonderful text. A sociology overview in one book. Yes, many theorists are left out, but some really good ones are included. Read Veblen. He is a real eye-opener.