Sociological Theory In The Classical Era

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This book is a hybrid of text & readings providing both original major writings of sociologys key classical theorists & a theoretical & historical framework written by Edles/ Applerouth with which to better understand the readings. This is a major difference from the traditional reader which can leave students unmotivated when readings are thrown at them one after another with no interpretive guidance or analytical framework. Features/ Benefits include: text plus readings in a hybrid form. The text will provides the interpretive & analytical guidance necessary to interpret the readings. It

Includes:: a 30 page introduction (Chapter 1) 8-14 page introductions in each chapter 1-2 page article introductions & a 10-15 page conclusion at the end of the book; Theoretical Orientation Diagrams & Core Concepts Diagrams provide students a means to fit the theorist under study into the broader universe of social theory; Significant Others boxes provide information & biographies on theorists who may have followed & derived much of their own perspective from the major theorists featured in each chapter; & discussion questions at the ends of chapters. New to this Edition: at least 7 new Significant Others boxes; each chapter updated with new examples; new readings added to Weber Marx & Durkheim chapters; & new chronological order for readings where possible (where not possible
- i.e. it does not fit the logical thematic to do so there will be an explanation in the introduction as to why the readings are ordered the way they are).