{"product_id":"contemporary-sociological-theory-9781119527244","title":"Contemporary Sociological Theory","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe new edition of the definitive undergraduate guide to contemporary sociological theory, with updated reading selections throughout\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe fourth edition of \u003ci\u003eContemporary Sociological Theory\u003c\/i\u003e offers a thorough introduction to current perspectives and approaches in sociology and social science. Covering a broad range of essential topics, this comprehensive volume provides students with the foundation necessary for understanding the theoretical underpinnings of present-day debates in the diverse field. In-depth yet accessible readings address micro-sociological analysis, symbolic interactionism, network theory, phenomenology, critical theory, structuralism, feminist theory, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis classic text is fully revised to incorporate the most representative and up-to-date material, including new readings addressing debates on gender, power, and inequality. New editorial introductions clarify and contextualize the selected readings, while up-to-date examples highlight connections to today's theoretical discussions. This authoritative survey of contemporary sociological theory: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents substantial primary source texts with detailed introductions, rather than brief excerpts and basic overviews\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamines the sociological theories of Foucault, Giddens, Bourdieu, and Habermas\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses debates over modernity and postmodernity, crisis and change, and race and difference\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides historical and intellectual perspective to each selected reading in the book\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes extensive references to further readings and resources\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eContemporary Sociological Theory\u003c\/i\u003e, Fourth Edition provides the depth of coverage students require for undergraduate courses in social and sociological theory as well as courses in wider social science programs such as human geography, anthropology, criminology, and urban studies. In combination with its complement \u003ci\u003eClassical Sociological Theory\u003c\/i\u003e, Fourth Edition, \u003ci\u003eContemporary Sociological Theory\u003c\/i\u003e remains the most complete overview of sociological theory available.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCraig Calhoun \u003c\/b\u003eis University Professor of Social Sciences at Arizona State University, USA and former Director of the London School of Economics and President of the Social Science Research Council.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoseph Gerteis \u003c\/b\u003eis Professor of Sociology and co-Director of the American Mosaic Project at the University of Minnesota, USA. His research focuses on race, ethnicity, and political culture. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJames Moody \u003c\/b\u003eis Professor of Sociology at Duke University, USA, and Director of the Duke Network Analysis Center. His work focuses on the network foundations of social cohesion and diffusion. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSteven Pfaff \u003c\/b\u003eis Professor of Sociology at the University of Washington, USA. His research focuses on religion, politics and social change. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIndermohan Virk\u003c\/b\u003e is Executive Director of the Patten Foundation and the Poynter Center for the Study of Ethics and American Institutions at Indiana University Bloomington, USA.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50862355218706,"sku":"9781119527244","price":37.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_1866b715-cea9-4a43-9348-3e8d10f49486.jpg?v=1737621423","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/contemporary-sociological-theory-9781119527244","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}