Handbook of Sociological Theory
Author | : Jonathan H. Turner |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 731 |
Release | : 2006-11-22 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780387362748 |
ISBN-13 | : 0387362746 |
Rating | : 4/5 (746 Downloads) |
Download or read book Handbook of Sociological Theory written by Jonathan H. Turner and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-11-22 with total page 731 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This wide-ranging handbook presents in-depth discussions on the array of subspecialties that comprise the field of sociological theory. Prominent theorists working in a variety of traditions discuss methodologies and strategies; the cultural turn in sociological theorizing; interaction processes; theorizing from the systemic and macro level; new directions in evolutionary theorizing; power, conflict, and change; and theorizing from assumptions of rationality.