Classical Sociological Theory

by George Ritzer

Now with SAGE Publishing, and co-authored by one of the foremost authorities on sociological theory, George Ritzer and Jeffrey Stepnisky’s Classical Sociological Theory, Seventh Edition, provides a comprehensive overview of the major theorists and schools of sociological thought from the Enlightenment roots of theory through the early 20th century. The integration of key theories with biographical sketches of theorists and the requisite historical and intellectual context helps students to better understand the original works of classical authors as well as to compare and contrast classical theories.

 

New to this Edition

 

·         In Ch. 1, Colonialism is now discussed as a major social force in development of modern society.

·         In Ch. 2, there is an expanded discussion of the historical significance of Early Women Founders and the contributions of   W.E.B. Du Bois.

·         The chapter on Du Bois (Ch. 9) includes new material about his intellectual influences.

·         New contemporary commentary about Durkheim has been added to Ch. 7.

·         Ch. 9 includes new material from recently translated later writings of George Simmel, providing new context for his overall   theory.

·         Addition of Historical Context boxes throughout text.

·         Sections on contemporary applications of classical theory have been added to each chapter.

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

592 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 1, 1991

About the author

George Ritzer is Distinguished University Professor at the University of Maryland. He has named at Distinguished-Scholar Teacher at Maryland and received the American Sociological Association’s Distinguished Contribution to Teaching Award. Among his academic awards are an Honorary Doctorate from La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia; Honorary Patron, University Philosophical Society, Trinity College, Dublin; and the 2012-2013 Robin William Lectureship from the Eastern Sociological Society. He has chaired four Sections of the American Sociological Association- Theoretical Sociology, Organizations and Occupations, first Chair of Global and Transnational Sociology, and the History of Sociology.
His books have been translated into over twenty languages, with over a dozen translations of The McDonaldization of Society alone.

Reviews

[Christal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent read for newbies. Quite thorough on theorists especially on women sociologists in the classical period. More so than my theory text for undergrad.

[elisa day · Rating 2 out of 5]

po prostu nie

[Selvi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sosyolojinin kurulmasına katkıda bulunan düşünürlerin görüşlerini anlatan harika bir kitap. Türkçe çevirisi de çok güzel, akıcı ve anlaşılır. Sosyolojinin bilim alanı olarak gelişmesini sağlayan en önemli 15 sosyoloğun görüşlerini anlatan başka bir kitaba rastlamadım. Bu bakımdan benzersiz bir kaynak kitap. Sosyoloji öğrencileri ihtiyaç duydukları temel bilgileri içinde bulabilir. Sosyolojiyi amatör olarak öğrenmek isteyenlerin kütüphanelerinde mutlaka bulunması gerekir.

[Kasimir Fuller · Rating 5 out of 5]

I admit I was reading this book for a class I was taking, however I think this book is very informative for anybody within and outside of academia. This book includes authors explaining and discussing works and lives of notable sociologists or sociological figures, such as Karl Marx or W.E.B DuBois. I have not finished the whole entire book and I need to re-read certain sections but I wanted to leave a review for anyone who is interested in understanding classical sociology.

[Cris Álvarez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fundamental para cualquier estudiante de sociología. En unas cuantas páginas te explicará aquello que tu profesora con dos doctorados no quiere o no puede hacer.

[Orlando Santos · Rating 5 out of 5]

Buen libro introductorio de teoría sociológica. Lo más valioso es la propuesta metateórica del autor.

[alicja]

is the repetitiveness the point or can i actually complain

[Matthew Matheson]

Try a book search as "Classical Sociological Theory". There is alot of interesting books here.

[Saeed Mashaal · Rating 3 out of 5]

Its good book on Sociological Theory

[Rhonda Horton · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is definitely good for college students. It discusses everything you need to know. It also inexpensive to view needed materials this way then buying books from your college.

[Ajeng Puspitasari · Rating 1 out of 5]

Can life be more boring than this? Lol i'm kidding!

[Anam · Rating 5 out of 5]

I studied classical and contemporary sociological theory from this book.