Contemporary Sociological Theory Second Edition

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

This meticulous collection of contemporary sociological theory is the definitive guide to current perspectives and approaches in the field, examining current key topics in the field such as such as symbolic interactionism, phenomenology, structuralism, network theory, critical theory, feminist theory, and the debates over modernity and postmodernity.

Includes the work of major figures including Foucault, Giddens, Bourdieu, Bauman, and Habermas
Organized thematically, with editorial introductions to put the readings into theoretical perspective
New selected readings bring the book up to date

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

504 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]

how to read a book. where the text?