Structure of Sociological Theory

by Jonathan H. Turner

This book integrates new and emerging aspects of sociological theory into a detailed treatment of theories and theorists, providing students with a framework for organizing the many types of sociological theory. In this edition, it is particularly concerned with outlining the changes that have taken place within sociological theory since the first edition of this book was published in the late 1960s. The book is split into seven sections that identify the paradigms of sociological theory: functionalism, evolutionary, conflict, exchange, interactions, structural, and critical. The text offers an in-depth analysis of each theory, and it reflects their emerging, maturing, and continuing traditions. In addition, the book covers the work of key modern figures in each of the paradigms, as well as their founders.

Genres: Sociology, Theory, Social Science, Philosophy

647 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1978

About the author

Jonathan H. Turner is a professor of sociology at University of California, Riverside.

Reviews

[Ron Sitton · Rating 3 out of 5]

Turner's text analyzes the structure of sociological theories, in essence becoming an encyclopedia of sociological thought. It groups sociological thought into approaches including functional, evolutionary or bio-ecological, conflict, exchange, interactionist, structuralist, and critical theorizing. However, the updated text avoids criticism of theory found in previous editions.

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[Paul Peterson · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent book by an excellent researcher!

[Bengjaw · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thanks a lot, Mr. Turner :) You've made sociology friendlier for a beginner like me

[Arya · Rating 4 out of 5]

It is very inspiring book.

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