Structure of Sociological Theory

by Jonathan H. Turner

THE STRUCTURE OF SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY provides a framework for organizing different types of sociological theory. The text is split into sections dealing with each of what Turner identifies as the main streams (paradigms) of sociological theory-- functionalism, conflict theory, exchange theory, interactionist theory, and structural theory..The author deals with the work of a number of key modern representatives of each of the so that Parson, Merton, Luhmann, Dahrendorff, Coser, Habermas, Homans, Blau, Emerson, Blumer, Kuhn, Ralph Turner, Collins, Giddens, and Foucault each receive a full chapter or a substantial part of one. Although he discusses founding fathers (Comte, Marx, Durkheim, Simmel et al) in terms of the origins of each theoretical paradigm ,the emphasis is more on how their work has contributed to contemporary theoretical developments, than on setting out the elements of their ideas.

Genres: Sociology, Theory, Social Science, Philosophy

688 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.

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