Readings in Social Theory [Paperback]

James Farganis (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 30, 1999 | ISBN-10: 0072300604 | ISBN-13: 978-0072300604 | Edition: 3

This highly regarded anthology of primary readings in sociological theory covers the major theorist and schools from classic to contemporary to modernist and postmodernist in a chronological organization. While designed to be a supplementary reader, its comprehensive coverage and excellent introductions make this book appealing as a main text for professors who want to encourage their students to read and interpret original sources without a traditional main text.

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About the Author

James Farganis was born and raised in New York City, attended its public schools and received his B.A. from Brooklyn College and Ph.D. from Cornell University. He has taught sociology at several colleges and universities. He is now affiliated with the New School for Social Research.

Product Details

• Paperback: 464 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages; 3 edition (July 30, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0072300604
• ISBN-13: 978-0072300604
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,551,092 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A decent place to start, October 17, 2001

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Thom. B (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Readings in Social Theory (Paperback)

This book is a decent collection of Sociological material. However, it is lacking in materials (although it has some) from Radical Feminists, Post Modernists, and theorists that do not share the Euro-Centric bias. I understand that most of the individuals that influenced what Sociology is today, are mostly white, Euro-centric, and male. That is what is precisely wrong with most of what I disagree with, in the discipline of Sociology (my perspective). Being a Professor, I would like to see a broad worldview from a theory textbook. Yes, I teach Marx, Weber, and even Spencer. However, I would like a book that included Freire, Collins, Benjamin, and Baudrillard as well as other individuals from other places in the world. I understand there are books that have these authors, but I think this book is one of the better books in this category, and is fairly easy for students to follow. I think the pieces Farganis picks are great. I would just like to see a thicker book with a few more authors and a few more perspectives. I guess that is what a course pack is for. Still this is a good book for those wanting to read the original material of a particular theorist.