Sociological Theory

by George Ritzer

Written by one of the foremost American authorities on sociological theory, this market-leading text gives readers a comprehensive overview of the major classical theorists and contemporary schools of sociological thought. Arranged chronologically, it spans the history of sociological theory from its inception to the present. Key theories are integrated with biographical and autobiographical sketches of the lives of theorists to place readings in their personal and historical context for students. The fifth edition has been thoroughly updated and revised to include a number of sections on new developments in the field, such as theories of consumption and the new means of consumption, multiculturalism, and criticisms and applications of postmodernism and post-post modernism.

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

792 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1983

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

[Kibelemi · Rating 3 out of 5]

As a student of sociology, I have to say that this is a practical textbook, yet lacking in many aspects.
Ritzer tends to simplify some very important aspects of many theories. On the other side, he often pays much attention to less important aspects of grand theories.
I am not a passionate Marxist, but the lack of attention given to Neo-marxism is a big minus.
I am an European student and am therefore used to heavier literature, so this opinion might be biased. But in my opinion, this book oversimplifies important sociological theories. It can be considered as a kind of "popular" literature in this field.

[Patrick]

its so great

[Razieh Shahverdi · Rating 4 out of 5]

قطعن یکی از منابع اصل و خوب جامعه شناسی.
اما ترجمه ش یه جاهایی خیلی اذیت میکنه به خصوص فصلای آخر.

[Sara Spilling]

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[Ali Tawana]

یکی از مهم‌ترین کتاب‌ها در حوزه جامعه‌شناسی این کتاب است. کتاب که هر دانشجوی جامعه‌شناسی و کسی که در این حوزه مطالعه و پژوهش می‌کنند باید بخوانند. این کتاب بعد از کتاب جامعه‌شناسی گیدنز، حکم توضیح‌المسائل جامعه‌شناسی را دارد.

[Rebecca Fröidh · Rating 3 out of 5]

Visserligen kurslitteratur men gillar sociologisk teori och George Ritzer skriver väldigt väl, tydligt och förståeligt om olika teorier. Gör att även den som inte är van vid sociologiska teorier förstår de mer tyngre teorierna.

[PersianBookClub]

نظریه های جامعه شناسی ترجمه هوشنگ نایبی

[Garrett Ruley · Rating 3 out of 5]

A thorough but uninspired summary of major theorists

[Eslam الغني · Rating 3 out of 5]

Elaborate, informative, a little bit academic, but all in all a useful and an insightful reference.

[Aayush]

Abcd...

[caitlin · Rating 3 out of 5]

dnf-ing this because my brain is fried and i'll come back to this when i get a burst of interest again! tysm cher for this <33

[W]

a VERY good text for the intro to a HUGE field...

[Zeinab]

Sociological Theory

[Robyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you want the basics of sociological theory this is your book. Well written, organized and easy to understand.

[Surayasukri]

a college textbook.what more to say! :D

[Sohail Asghar]

vvvvv gooood

[Sajad]

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6...

[Moulidiya Fahadzillah]

gimana sih cara bacanya ?

[Will C.e.]

Great book, very informative on functionalism.

[Taimoor Ali]

8ujj

[Arja · Rating 2 out of 5]

The most engaging and well written chapter was the one not written by the main authors.

[Abubakar Mtuka]

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