9780205452231-020545223X-Living Theory: The Application of Classical Social Theory to Contemporary Life

Living Theory: The Application of Classical Social Theory to Contemporary Life

ISBN-13: 9780205452231
ISBN-10: 020545223X
Edition: 2
Author: Charles E. Hurst
Publication date: 2005
Publisher: Routledge
Format: Paperback 192 pages
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ISBN-13: 9780205452231
ISBN-10: 020545223X
Edition: 2
Author: Charles E. Hurst
Publication date: 2005
Publisher: Routledge
Format: Paperback 192 pages

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Living Theory: The Application of Classical Social Theory to Contemporary Life (ISBN-13: 9780205452231 and ISBN-10: 020545223X), written by authors Charles E. Hurst, was published by Routledge in 2005. With an overall rating of 3.6 stars, it's a notable title among other Methodology (Social Sciences) books. You can easily purchase or rent Living Theory: The Application of Classical Social Theory to Contemporary Life (Paperback) from BooksRun, along with many other new and used Methodology books and textbooks. And, if you're looking to sell your copy, our current buyback offer is $0.55.

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Living Theory: The Application of Classical Social Theory to Contemporary Life, 2nd edition analyzes major features of modern society from the classical theory point of view, and suggests how modern life might be explained from this viewpoint.

The author examines the works of four classical figures - Marx, Durkheim, Simmel, and Weber - because of their continuing influence on social theory, and because they addressed many of the central issues we confront in modern society.

Topics new to this edition include:

  • New electronic technologies
  • The battle over valued property
  • The role of trust in society
  • Governmental secrecy
  • Trafficking in human organs
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