The Discovery of Society

by Randall Collins

Book Overview

An exploration of the lives and ideas of the theorists who have shaped and continue to forge traditions in sociology. It focuses on the great names of the field, ranging from the Prophets of Paris (Saint-Simon and Comte) to those of the late twentieth century. Significant biographical detail provides a context - historical, societal, political and economic - for understanding their ideas. Complex theories are presented in a style that is fluid rather...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0070118418
• ISBN13: 9780070118416
• Release Date: January 1992
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Great essays

This is one of the most interesting texts on the topic that I have run across.

well written and succint overview of sociological theory!

very well written. offers a very easy to read style by stressing the biographical and historical context of each theorist. covers early sociological theory to such recent philosopher/sociologists as michel foucault. well done!