Key Concepts in Classical Social Theory

di Alex Law (Autore)

SAGE Publications Ltd, 2010

"I think this will prove to be a very useful text for undergraduate students. Alex Law has produced a comprehensive list of key classical social theory concepts and provides an accessible account of the meaning of central terms, their place in the work of the classical analysts considered and the contemporary significance of their ideas. In addition he has offered useful additional reading guidance from which students will derive considerable benefit." - Barry Smart, University of Portsmouth This book's individual entries introduce, explain and contextualise the key topics within classical social theory. Definitions, summaries and key words are developed throughout with careful cross-referencing allowing students to move effortlessly between core ideas and themes. Each entry provides: clear definitions lucid accounts of key issues up-to-date suggestions for further reading informative cross-referencing. Relevant, focused and accessible this book will provide students across the social sciences with an indispensible guide to the central concepts of classical social theory.

• Autore: Alex Law
• Editore: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Collana: Sage Key Concepts Series
• Anno: 2010
• Rilegatura: Paperback / softback
• Pagine: 240 p.
• Dimensioni: 210 x 148 mm
• Peso: 330 gr.
• EAN: 9781847876027

Testo in English