| Edition |
Second edition. |
| Description |
1 online resource. |
| Series |
Sociology reference guide
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Sociology reference guide.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
Enlightenment roots -- Sociology in the nineteenth century -- Social constructivism -- Durkheim's mechanical & organic solidarity -- Durkheim & social facts -- Durkheim & the structure & function of society -- Marx, social change & revolution -- Marx & historical materialism -- Marx's political economy -- Weber's interpretive sociology -- Max Weber : religious ideals & the capitalist society -- Weber & rationalization -- Weber : antipositivism & verstehen -- History of sociology : modern sociology -- History of sociology : contemporary sociology -- Habermas & communicative actions -- Mills & the sociological imagination -- George Herbert Mead : taking the role of the other -- Marcuse & administration. |
| Summary |
This work is designed to provide a solid foundation for the research of various sociological topics. Divided into three main parts, this volume offers an historical overview of the field and the foundational figures and theories related to the history of sociology. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Sociologists.
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Sociology -- History.
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sociologists. |
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SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / General |
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SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies |
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SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General |
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Sociologists |
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Sociology |
| Genre/Form |
History
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| Added Author |
Editors of Salem Press, editor.
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| Added Title |
Early theorists and the science of society |
| ISBN |
9781429842846 (electronic bk.) |
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1429842849 (electronic bk.) |
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