Modern Sociological Theory

Modern Sociological Theory
ISBN-10
1071823264
ISBN-13
9781071823262
Series
Modern Sociological Theory
Category
Social Science
Pages
704
Language
English
Published
2021-02-07
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Authors
George Ritzer, Jeffrey Stepnisky

Description

The authors are proud sponsors of the SAGE Keith Roberts Teaching Innovations Award—enabling graduate students and early career faculty to attend the annual ASA pre-conference teaching and learning workshop. Modern Sociological Theory gives readers a comprehensive overview of the major theorists and schools of sociological thought, from sociology′s 19th century origins through the mid-20th century. Written by an author team that includes one of the leading contemporary thinkers, the text integrates key theories with with biographical sketches of theorists, placing them in historical and intellectual context.

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