Introduction to Sociological Theory: Theorists, Concepts, and their Applicability to the Twenty-First Century

Combining carefully chosen primary quotes with extensive discussion and everyday illustrative examples, this book provides an in-depth introduction to classical and contemporary theory.

• Uses a wide range of newspaper examples to illustrate the relevance to sociological theory
• Contains excerpts from theorists’ primary texts
• Includes chapter-specific glossaries of all theoretical concepts discussed in the book
• Short biographies and historical timelines of significant events provide context to various theorists’ ideas
• Incorporates a range of pedagogical features
• Supporting website includes multiple choice and essay questions, PowerPoint slides, a quotation bank, and other background materials

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