Sociological Theory In The Contemporary Era: Text And Readings

Sociological Theory in the Contemporary Era, Third Edition is a text/reader that introduces students to the ideas and writings of key twentieth and twenty-first century theorists. Authors Scott Appelrouth and Laura Desfor Edles combine original texts, edited for classroom use, with extensive framing discussions that provide crucial biographical, historical, and theoretical context for readings. The book also provides an over-arching scaffolding that students can use to examine, compare, and contrast each theorist's major themes and concepts. This unique format, combined with frequent use of photos, tables, and diagrams, makes Sociological Theory in the Contemporary Era a lively, engaging, and ?tudent-friendly?introduction to the world of contemporary theory. Contributor to the SAGE Teaching Innovations & Professional Development Award

• • Author: Scott Appelrouth, Laura Desfor Edles
• • Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc
• • Publication Date: Oct 06, 2015
• • Number of Pages: 680 pages
• • Language: English
• • Binding: Paperback
• • ISBN-10: 1452203601
• • ISBN-13: 9781452203607