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Classical and Contemporary Sociological Theory: Text and Readings 2nd Edition

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  • Paperback: 888 pages
  • Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc; 2 edition (August 8, 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1412992338
  • ISBN-13: 978-1412992336
  • Product Dimensions: 1.2 x 8 x 9.8 inches
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5.0 out of 5 starsComprehensive Sociological Theory Text
By sleepyscout on February 12, 2014
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I've reviewed over ten (10) textbooks for the advanced ungraduate course I teach on sociological theory. Among them, this book is exceptional. Sociological theory texts fall into one of two camps: those that are collections of primary source material and those that are secondary analyses/interpretations of texts (this includes more narrowly-focus texts on "classical" and "contemporary" theory). In the past, I used one text from each camp. Rather than two texts, this semester I tried Appelrouth and it's turned out marvellously.

This text begins each chapter with an overall summary of some of the main themes in a theorist's work, then provides a collection of critical primary source readings for a theorist. Each sample of a primary source text is preceeded by a brief narrative that helps students identify the main points that will be referenced in the piece. The collection is very thorough and goes beyond many other primary source collection-type texts. These two aspects of the text: a solid, but very basic summary, and a thorough collection of primary source readings, make this the text I will continue to use in subsequent semesters teaching the course. I also really appreciate the sections on "Expanding the Foundation" and "Broadening Sociological Theory" that include theorists like DuBois, Gilman, Butler, Foucault, Bourdieu, and Said. This makes for a very dynamic class.

I only have two relatively minor criticisms. First, the introductory chapter frames an analyses that guides each chapter's summary, which locates theorists on an continuum between emphasis on rational vs nonrational, and individual vs collective. Of course I "get" the frame, but I'm not sure students would understand it until they complete the course.Read more ›
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By mil on September 27, 2010
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It is a well written, interesting and comprehensive book. The history given on each of the theorists and the explanations proceeding excerpts of their major works are very helpful.
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5.0 out of 5 starsGreat book.
By Jesse on February 4, 2013
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I needed this book for my sociology class. took it and got a b now i have this book that resides on my shelf...
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4.0 out of 5 starsFour Stars
By Javier M Delgado on April 23, 2015
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expensive but good book, fast delivery
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5.0 out of 5 starsgreat
By jjg on February 4, 2012
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ordered book was expected to get it in three weeks actually got it in less than one...overall great service...book came in the exact conditions it was described as
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4.0 out of 5 starsActual theory, not a simplistic version.
By Katie on October 11, 2015
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It's a hard read but also a good read. The theory isn't "dumbed down" and can be intimidating. Theory is hard any way you read it ;)
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