This introduction to contemporary sociological theory begins with a synopsis of the formative years of sociological theory and goes on to look at modern theory, beginning with the full development of structural functionalism and culminating in a discussion of the new syntheses in sociological theory. The book provides comprehensive coverage of the work and lives of the major sociological theorists, including Comte, Spencer, Mead, Schutz and Parsons, with biogaphical sketches on each.
- ISBN10 0070529736
- ISBN13 9780070529731
- Publish Date 1 January 1992
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 5 April 2008
- Publish Country US
- Publisher McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
- Imprint McGraw-Hill Inc.,US
- Edition 3rd edition
- Format Paperback
- Pages 608
- Language English