Sociological Theory - A Contemporary View

How to Read, Criticize and Do Theory

By:

Neil J Smelser

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Paperback / softback

Series:

Classics of the Social Sciences

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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.

Author Biography:

Neil J. Smelser is University Professor of Sociology Emeritus at the University of California at Berkeley.

Release date Australia

February 18th, 2011

Author

Neil J Smelser

Audience

General (US: Trade)

Contributor

Introduction by Arlie Russell Hochschild

Pages

156

Series

Classics of the Social Sciences

Dimensions

140x216x8

ISBN-13

9781610270526

Product ID

11017884

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