Classical Social Theory A Contemporary Approach

Name: Classical Social Theory A Contemporary Approach
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ISBN: 9780631211655

ISBN-10: 0631211659

ISBN-13: 9780631211655

Edition: 2002

Authors: Kenneth H. Tucker

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In this original text Kenneth Tucker explores the contemporary relevance of classical sociological theory. He examines the work of Marx, Weber and Durkheim through the lens of new theoretical issues, such as the role of Empire, the problem of cultural differences and the possibilities of democracy implicit in each theorist's perspective. While Tucker effectively summarizes each theorist's major ideas, he is most concerned with contemporary issues: what should be retained and what should be jettisoned from each theorist in order to discern today's world in light of a growing awareness of cultural identities and social differences. This leads to a discussion of how the sociological…

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List price: $64.95
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 10/8/2001
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 288
Size: 6.05" wide x 9.00" long x 0.73" tall
Weight: 1.056
Language: English



Introduction



The Social and Intellectual Context of Classical Social Theory



The World of Classical Social Theory



From the Enlightenment to Nietzsche: Science, Republicanism, and Identity



Social Science and the Canon: Marx, Durkheim, and Weber



Marx: Modernity and Capitalism



Durkheim: Modernity and Social Solidarity



Weber: Modernity and Rationalization



Rethinking and Expanding the Canon



Freud, Simmel, and Mead: Aesthetics, the Unconscious, and the Fluid Self



Du Bois and Perkins Gilman: Race, Gender, and Cultural Identity


Conclusion