Beyond the Enlightenment: Lives and Thoughts of Social Theorists (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780275977245)

Important ideas that helped shape 20th-century thought--ideas which continue to hold great significance for anyone interested in the social world--are made accessible in this illuminating volume. Readers will be motivated to delve into the deeper pool of knowledge available on major social theorists and their groundbreaking ideas.

A mixture of biographical and historical ideas, this book was written to introduce social theory to a broad audience. It looks at the intersection between the theorist as a social actor and as a reflection of his or her time. The volume's breadth makes it a useful tool for those interested in sociology and its many luminaries.

Author: Roger A. Salerno
ISBN-10: 0275977242
ISBN-13: 9780275977245
Publisher: Praeger
Language: English
Published: 07/30/2004
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.19lbs
Size: 9.62h x 6.44w x 0.95d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 03/01/2005 pg. 1312