Sociological theory : classical statements

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Author:

Ashley, David, 1950-

ISBN:

9780205381302

Personal Author:

Ashley, David, 1950-

Edition:

6th ed.

Publication Information:

Boston : Allyn and Bacon, 2005.

Physical Description:

viii, 487 pages ; 24 cm

Abstract:

"Each chapter focuses on one theorist and his ideas, organized into a social and historical perspective. Students will enjoy reading the background information on each theorist covered in the book. These include such interesting highlights as Comte's days in military school, the death of Durkheim's son in World War I, Spencer's inability to commit to marriage, and Hegel's illegitimate son. Taking a critical and reflexive approach, the text also discusses how classical theory affects sociology today."--Publisher's website.

Subject Term:

Sociology -- Methodology -- History.

Sociologists -- Biography.

Added Author:

Orenstein, David Michael, 1951-

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This comprehensive examination of classical sociological theory introduces readers to the life, times, and ideas of the figures who have had the greatest influence on the development of the field. Readers will enjoy the background information on each theorist covered in the book, including such interesting highlights as Comte's days in military school, the death of Durkheim's son in World War I, Spencer's inability to commit to marriage, and Hegel's illegitimate son. Taking a critical and reflexive approach, Sociologcal Theory also discusses how classical theory affects sociology today.