"This collection of original chapters, written by prominent social scientists, elucidates the theory and practice of contemporary rural sociology. The book applies lessons from the careers of sociologists and their field research endeavors, covering a wide range of topics: agric…
"This collection of original chapters, written by prominent social scientists, elucidates the theory and practice of contemporary rural sociology. The book applies lessons from the careers of sociologists and their field research endeavors, covering a wide range of topics: agric…
This thorough assessment of Giddens' work incorporates many different perspectives on his theory of structuration, his work on the formation of cultural identities and the fate of the nation-state.
Anthony Giddens is widely recognized as one of the most important sociologists of the post-war period. This is the first full-length work to examine Giddens' social theory. It guides the reader through Giddens' early attempt to overcome the duality of structure and agency. He sa…
[This text] covers the key thinkers in Western thought for the past 200 years. [This] text uses real life examples to draw readers in and invite them to consider the ideas that have shaped our understanding of society. [This text]: provides in-depth coverage of 30 individual the…
Robert K. Merton (1910-2003) was one of the most influential sociologists of the twentieth century, producing clear theories and innovative research that continue to shape multiple disciplines. Merton's reach can be felt in the study of social structure, social psychology, devia…