Introduction to Sociological Theory: Theorists, Concepts, and their Applicability to the Twenty-First Century
Product Details
ISBN: 9781405170024
Publish Date: 09/08/2009
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Number of pages: 576
Description
Combining carefully chosen primary quotes with extensive discussion and everyday illustrative examples, this book provides an in-depth introduction to classical and contemporary theory.
- Uses a wide range of newspaper examples to illustrate the relevance to sociological theory
- Contains excerpts from theorists’ primary texts
- Includes chapter-specific glossaries of all theoretical concepts discussed in the book
- Short biographies and historical timelines of significant events provide context to various theorists’ ideas
- Incorporates a range of pedagogical features
- Supporting website includes multiple choice and essay questions, PowerPoint slides, a quotation bank, and other background materials
Visit www.wiley.com/go/dillon for additional student and instructor resources.
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