Contemporary sociological theory / Steven Loyal

By:

Loyal, Steven

Contributor(s):

Malešević, Siniša

Material type: Text

TextLanguage: English Publication details: London : SAGE Publications, 2021.Edition: 1stDescription: viii, 462 p.: 25 cmISBN:

9781529725735

DDC classification:

23 301 LOY

Contents:

Introduction: Sociological Theory in context 1 Parsons and Merton 2 Goffman 3 Schutz and Garfinkel 4 Gramsci 5 Lukacs 6 Althusser 7 Marcuse 8 Adorno 9 Homans, Coleman and Boudon 10 Levi-Strauss, Barthes and Butler 11 Foucault 12 Elias 13 Bourdieu 14 Giddens 15 Habermas 16 Luhmann 17 Gellner and Mann 18 Collins 19 De Beauvoir, Oakley and Smith 20 Latour, Hochschild and Hill Collins

Summary: Introducing readers to the most important thinkers and schools of thought in contemporary sociological theory - from Parsons and Merton to the Frankfurt School to Foucault, Bourdieu, Giddens and Hochschild - this accessible textbook firmly locates key ideas in social, political and historical context. By doing so, it helps students understand the development of central sociological concepts and how they can help us understand the contemporary world. The book includes: Lively biographical sections to help readers get to know each thinker Clear and easy-to-understand accounts of each theorist's arguments - and the most common criticisms Key concept boxes highlighting the most influential ideas This comprehensive textbook brings the diverse field of contemporary sociological theory to life. Essential reading for all students in Sociology and Sociological Theory

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Introduction: Sociological Theory in context 1 Parsons and Merton
2 Goffman
3 Schutz and Garfinkel
4 Gramsci
5 Lukacs
6 Althusser
7 Marcuse
8 Adorno
9 Homans, Coleman and Boudon
10 Levi-Strauss, Barthes and Butler
11 Foucault
12 Elias
13 Bourdieu
14 Giddens
15 Habermas
16 Luhmann
17 Gellner and Mann
18 Collins
19 De Beauvoir, Oakley and Smith
20 Latour, Hochschild and Hill Collins

Introducing readers to the most important thinkers and schools of thought in contemporary sociological theory - from Parsons and Merton to the Frankfurt School to Foucault, Bourdieu, Giddens and Hochschild - this accessible textbook firmly locates key ideas in social, political and historical context. By doing so, it helps students understand the development of central sociological concepts and how they can help us understand the contemporary world. The book includes: Lively biographical sections to help readers get to know each thinker Clear and easy-to-understand accounts of each theorist's arguments - and the most common criticisms Key concept boxes highlighting the most influential ideas This comprehensive textbook brings the diverse field of contemporary sociological theory to life. Essential reading for all students in Sociology and Sociological Theory

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