Contemporary Sociological Theory

by Craig J. Calhoun (Editor), Joseph Gerteis, James Moody

This comprehensive collection of contemporary sociological theory is the definitive guide to current perspectives and approaches in the field, examining key topics and debates in the field.Collects the most representative material available on topics such as symbolic interactionism, phenomenology, structuralism, network theory, critical theory, feminist theory, and the debates over modernity and postmodernityIncludes examinations of the work of Foucault, Giddens, and BourdieuA new section for this edition opens up the debate on power and inequalityThematically organized

Genres: Sociology, Nonfiction, Social Science, Theory, School

640 pages, Paperback

First published May 3, 2002

Reviews

[Jules · Rating 4 out of 5]

An outstanding selection of contemporary sociology writers and their theoretical writing. I sold back most books I had bought during college, but it never even occurred to me to sell this one. Definitely a keeper.

[Grega159]

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