Contemporary Sociological Theory - Hardcover

Wallace, Ruth A.; Wolf, Alison

9780131705159: Contemporary Sociological Theory
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ISBN 10: 0131705156 ISBN 13: 9780131705159
Publisher: Longman Higher Education, 1985

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This text examines the concepts and assumptions of the five major sociological theories and the classical roots of the modern theories. It focuses upon functionalism, conflict theory, theories of rational choice, symbolic interactionism and phenomenology. It provides feminist contributions and critiques on each major perspective and expands the discussion of Pierre Bourdieu's theoretical contributions. A new section on sociology of the body is also provided.

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  • PublisherLongman Higher Education
  • Publication date1985
  • ISBN 10 0131705156
  • ISBN 13 9780131705159
  • BindingHardcover
  • Edition number2
  • Number of pages368

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