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A lucid examination of the pivotal theories of Marx, Weber and Durkheim, this accessible text demonstrates the continuing relevance of these three figures to contemporary sociology. The authors show how the classical apparatus is still in use, even though it is being directed in new ways in response to the changing character of society.

Writing with the needs of the undergraduate student in mind, the authors emphasize the continuities in modern sociological thought, and argue that many of the ideas of postmodern thinkers were anticipated by classical theorists. The introduction outlines the main elements of the sociological tradition and highlights its roots in the Enlightenment. The chapters that follow give detailed, shar


ISBN-13

9780803986367

ISBN-10

080398636X

Weight

1.01 Pounds

Dimensions

0.75 x 6.50 x 9.50 In

List Price

$30.95

Edition

1st Edition

Format

Paperback

Language

English

Pages

240 pages

Publisher

SAGE Publications Ltd

Published On

1995-07-19



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