Classical Sociological Theory: A Reader by Ian McIntosh (English) Paperback Book

Description: Classical Sociological Theory by Ian McIntosh This Reader brings together a generous selection of readings from the original texts of the three major classical sociological theorists: Karl Marx, Max Weber, Emile Durkheim. The readings are deliberately of a substantial length to allow students to gain a full understanding of the texts. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This Reader brings together a generous selection of readings from the original texts of the three major classical sociological theorists: Karl Marx, Max Weber, Emile Durkheim. The readings are deliberately of a substantial length to allow students to gain a full understanding of the texts. Organised in a clear and accessible manner, each reading is introduced by an editorial commentary which explains the importance of the piece within the context of the theorists other work. The Reader is designed to be both a comprehensive introduction and a sourcebook for all students and teachers of social theory. Author Biography Ian McIntosh is Lecturer in Sociology in the Department of Applied Social Science at the University of Stirling. He is an experienced teacher of Sociology and has published extensively in academic journals and textbooks. Table of Contents Section 1 Karl Marx: alienated labour; the theses on Feuerbach; "The German Ideology" and historical materialism; "The Communist Manifesto"; wage labour and capital; the preface to "A Critique of Political Economy"; the fetishism of commodities; the so-called primitive accumulation; selected correspondence. Section 2 Max Weber: "The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism"; class, status and party; bureaucracy; science as a vocation; definitions of sociology and social action; legitimacy and authority. Section 3 Emile Durkheim: "The Division of Labour in Society"; sanctions and mechanical and organic solidarity; the division of labour - causes of abnormal forms; "The Rules of Sociological Method"; "Suicide: a Study in Sociology"; religion and society. Long Description This Reader brings together a generous selection of readings from the original texts of the three major classical sociological theorists: Karl Marx, Max Weber, Emile Durkheim. The readings are deliberately of a substantial length to allow students to gain a full understanding of the texts. Organised in a clear and accessible manner, each reading is introduced by an editorial commentary which explains the importance of the piece within the context of the theorists other work. The Reader is designed to be both a comprehensive introduction and a sourcebook for all students and teachers of social theory. Promotional "Headline" An introduction and a sourcebook for all students and teachers of social theory Description for Reader An introduction and a sourcebook for all students and teachers of social theory This reader brings together a generous selection of readings from the original texts of the three major classical sociological theorists: Karl Marx, Max Weber and Emile Durkheim. The readings, are long enough for students to gain a full understanding of the texts. Each reading is introduced by an editorial commentary which explains the importance of the piece within the context of the theorists other work. Description for Sales People Catalogue: BestsellerBESTSELLERAn introduction and a sourcebook for all students and teachers of social theoryThis reader brings together a generous selection of readings from the original texts of the three major classical sociological theorists: Karl Marx, Max Weber and Emile Durkheim. The readings, are long enough for students to gain a full understanding of the texts. Each reading is introduced by an editorial commentary which explains the importance of the piece within the context of the theorists other work. Details ISBN0748608095 Author Ian McIntosh Pages 272 Publisher Edinburgh University Press Year 1997 ISBN-10 0748608095 ISBN-13 9780748608096 Format Paperback Imprint Edinburgh University Press Subtitle A Reader Place of Publication Edinburgh Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 301 Short Title CLASSICAL SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY Language English Media Book Birth 1960 Affiliation University of Stirling, UK Stirling University, UK Stirling University UK Release Date 1997-03-01 Publication Date 1997-03-01 NZ Release Date 1997-03-01 Edited by Johanna Spanke Death 1936 Position Classics Teacher Qualifications M.N., R.N., Aocn Audience Undergraduate AU Release Date 1997-06-09 Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:133482254;

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