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Theoretical Sociology - The Future of a Disciplinary Foundation (Paperback)
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Theoretical Sociology - The Future of a Disciplinary Foundation (Paperback)
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Since Durkheim's influential work a century ago, sociological
theory has been among the most integrative and useful tools for
social scientists across many disciplines. Sociological theory has
nevertheless, due to its usefulness, expanded so very broadly that
some wonder whether the concept of "general theory," or even the
attempt to link middle-range theories, is still of any use. This
book, a collection of top theorists reflecting on the present and
future of the craft, addresses this most important question. Taking
their lead from Jonathan Turner's important recent work, and
drawing on their own broad experience, Seth Abrutyn and Kevin
McCaffree have organized the chapters in this book from the
general, integrative and review-focused bookend chapters to more
specific chapters on innovations in theory construction at the
micro, meso and macro levels. Moreover, the book's
microsociological content on interpersonal violence, solidarity,
identity and emotion coheres with chapters in mesosociological
dynamics on class, education and networks, which in turn integrate
with the chapters on inequality, justice, morality and cultural
evolution found in the section on macrosociology. The distinguished
contributors share a distinct commitment to the development,
innovation and relevance of general sociological theory. This
volume is an invaluable sourcebook for advanced students and social
science faculty interested in understanding how sociological
theory's past and present are informing its future.
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