| Sociological Theory - A Contemporary View: How to Read, Criticize and Do Theory Contributor(s): Hochschild, Arlie Russell (Introduction by), Smelser, Neil J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1610270525 ISBN-13: 9781610270526 Publisher: Quid Pro, LLC OUR PRICE: $18.24 Product Type: Paperback Published: February 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Sociology - General |
| Dewey: 301.01 |
| Series: Classics of the Social Sciences |
| Physical Information: 0.33" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.41 lbs) 156 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A pithy and clear guide to the process of creating and evaluating theory in the social sciences. Using a simple model of theory creation and assessment--and applying it in depth to foundational and still-relevant social and economic theorists such as Durkheim, Marx and Parsons--Neil Smelser shows the way to a better understanding of what social theory is supposed to accomplish and how it can be read critically. First appearing in 1971 as a monograph drawn from his undergraduate class on sociological theory, Dr. Smelser's how-to book is now presented in modern format and with his timeless examples and explanations. Featuring a new Preface by the author, as well as a new Foreword by Arlie Russell Hochschild, this book makes understanding the insides of a theoretical framework as clear as such a daunting feat can credibly be accomplished. Useful for students and researchers learning the tools to read all sorts of theory in a critical manner, its republication and new presentation bring Dr. Smelser's legendary course on social theory to a new generation. Part of the Classics of the Social Sciences Series from Quid Pro Books. |
