Structure of Sociological Theory

by Jonathan H. Turner

Over the course of previous editions during some 20 years, the book grew until it bifurcated into double columns and was unwieldy to hold. Turner (U. of California-Riverside) has reduced this edition by 14 chapters and thinned the reference material. The culled material has been recycled onto an associated Web site. He explores the structure of theory in sociology, especially its assumptions and testable propositions, if any. His treatment is more detailed than in most other textbooks. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Genres: Sociology, Theory, Social Science, Philosophy

500 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.

[Dehnaz · Rating 2 out of 5]

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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.

[Roytona Hutagalung]

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WHAT IS THEORY?

[Sabeen · Rating 1 out of 5]

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I want to study of sociological theory.