Including a broad range of texts, the book offers a general introduction to the main writings of political sociology and social theory. While other texts tend to focus either on either traditional or contemporary figures, this Reader is unique in tracing a connecting strand from the work of Marx, Weber and Durkheim to more contemporary social theorists. And by focusing on the theories of social conflict, cohesion and consent it also acts as a guide to issues in sociological, political and cultural analysis.
Includes sections on:
* Marx and Engels
* Gramsci
* Durkheim and Parsons
* Weber
* The Frankfurt School (Adorno and Horkheimer; Marcuse; Habermas)
* Foucault
Introduces core social concepts and key features of modern society:
* Structure and Agency* Ideology
* Discourse and Legitimation
* The State
* Economy
* Civil Society
Key Features
* Covers the main social thinkers and the most important concepts
* Focuses on how writers contribute to our understanding of social conflict, cohesion and consent
* Substantial introductions to each part place the readings in context
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Including a broad range of texts, the book offers a general introduction to the main writings of political sociology and social theory. While other texts tend to focus either on either traditional or contemporary figures, this Reader is unique in tracing a connecting strand from the work of Marx, Weber and Durkheim to more contemporary social theorists. And by focusing on the theories of social conflict, cohesion and consent it also acts as a guide to issues in sociological, political and cultural analysis.
Includes sections on:
* Marx and Engels
* Gramsci
* Durkheim and Parsons
* Weber
* The Frankfurt School (Adorno and Horkheimer; Marcuse; Habermas)
* Foucault
Introduces core social concepts and key features of modern society:
* Structure and Agency* Ideology
* Discourse and Legitimation
* The State
* Economy
* Civil Society
Key Features
* Covers the main social thinkers and the most important concepts
* Focuses on how writers contribute to our understanding of social conflict, cohesion and consent
* Substantial introductions to each part place the readings in context
Imprint | Edinburgh University Press |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Release date | June 2005 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | June 2005 |
Editors | Jonathan Joseph |
Dimensions | 244 x 172 x 25mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover |
Pages | 320 |
Edition | New |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-7486-1948-1 |
Barcode | 9780748619481 |
Categories | |
LSN | 0-7486-1948-8 |