This book provides a survey of one of the most important developments in contemporary sociology and history. The author traces the spectacular growth of historical sociology in the Anglo-Saxon world together with criticism of key works in this intellectual field. Smith locates a new "long wave" of historical sociology within a definite historical and political context. He also provides an informative guide to the most important authors who have contributed to the subject in recent times. He argues that the most constructive contribution by historical sociologists has been a detailed exploration of patterns of social transformation within capitalist democracies.
- ISBN10 0877229201
- ISBN13 9780877229209
- Publish Date 1 January 1991
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Temple University Press,U.S.
- Format Paperback
- Pages 231
- Language English