Sociological Theory - A Contemporary View - How to Read, Criticize and Do Theory (Paperback)

A pithy and clear guide to the process of creating and evaluating theory in the social sciences. Using a simple model of theory creation and assessment--and applying it in depth to foundational and still-relevant social and economic theorists such as Durkheim, Marx and Parsons--Neil Smelser shows the way to a better understanding of what social theory is supposed to accomplish and how it can be read critically. First appearing in 1971 as a monograph drawn from his undergraduate class on sociological theory, Dr. Smelser's how-to book is now presented in modern format and with his timeless examples and explanations. Featuring a new Preface by the author, as well as a new Foreword by Arlie Russell Hochschild, this book makes understanding the insides of a theoretical framework as clear as such a daunting feat can credibly be accomplished. Useful for students and researchers learning the tools to read all sorts of theory in a critical manner, its republication and new presentation bring Dr. Smelser's legendary course on social theory to a new generation. Part of the Classics of the Social Sciences Series from Quid Pro Books.

General

Imprint:	Quid Pro, LLC
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Classics of the Social Sciences
Release date:	February 2011
First published:	February 2011
Authors:	Neil J Smelser
Introduction by:	Arlie Russell Hochschild
Dimensions:	216 x 140 x 8mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	156
ISBN-13:	978-1-61027-052-6
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social institutions > General
LSN:	1-61027-052-5
Barcode:	9781610270526

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