Classic and Contemporary Readings in Sociology

by Ian Marsh, Rosie Campbell, Mike Keating

Overview

Classic and Contemporary Readings in Sociology introduces the reader to sociological issues, theories and debates, providing extracts of primary source material, from both classical and contemporary theorists. Theorists are examined within their historical and sociological framework and the text provides an analysis of developments in sociological thought and research. The text is divided into four main sections: Part One, Origins and Concepts, surveys the history of the discipline of sociology and examines key themes which have influenced sociological theorising and investigation, in particular, social control, culture and socialisation. Parts Two and Four, Sociological Theories and Sociological Research, include a number of readings from the founding theorists and investigators, including Auguste Comte, Emile Durkheim, Karl Marx, Max Weber and Charles Booth, and also include more recent theoretical writing and research approaches. The focus on theory and research is extended by a selection of readings centred around the theme of Differences and Inequalities (Part Three); these readings provide students with examples of work from an area where sociological theorising and research has been widely applied.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780582320239
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	08/03/1998
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	400
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

Ian Marsh, Rosie Campbell, Mike Keating

Table of Contents

Preface

Acknowledgements

Part I: Origins and Concepts

Part II: Sociological Theories

Part III: Differences and Inequalities

Part IV: Sociological Research

References

Index