{"product_id":"contemporary-sociological-theory-craig-calhoun-9781119527244","title":"Contemporary Sociological Theory","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe new edition of the definitive undergraduate guide to contemporary sociological theory, with updated reading selections throughout\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe fourth edition of \u003ci\u003eContemporary Sociological Theory\u003c\/i\u003e offers a thorough introduction to current perspectives and approaches in sociology and social science. Covering a broad range of essential topics, this comprehensive volume provides students with the foundation necessary for understanding the theoretical underpinnings of present-day debates in the diverse field. In-depth yet accessible readings address micro-sociological analysis, symbolic interactionism, network theory, phenomenology, critical theory, structuralism, feminist theory, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis classic text is fully revised to incorporate the most representative and up-to-date material, including new readings addressing debates on gender, power, and inequality. New editorial introductions clarify and contextualize the selected readings, while up-to-date examples highlight connections to today's theoretical discussions. This authoritative survey of contemporary sociological theory: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents substantial primary source texts with detailed introductions, rather than brief excerpts and basic overviews\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamines the sociological theories of Foucault, Giddens, Bourdieu, and Habermas\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses debates over modernity and postmodernity, crisis and change, and race and difference\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides historical and intellectual perspective to each selected reading in the book\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes extensive references to further readings and resources\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eContemporary Sociological Theory\u003c\/i\u003e, Fourth Edition provides the depth of coverage students require for undergraduate courses in social and sociological theory as well as courses in wider social science programs such as human geography, anthropology, criminology, and urban studies. In combination with its complement \u003ci\u003eClassical Sociological Theory\u003c\/i\u003e, Fourth Edition, \u003ci\u003eContemporary Sociological Theory\u003c\/i\u003e remains the most complete overview of sociological theory available.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Craig Calhoun\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1119527244\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781119527244\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wiley-Blackwell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/25\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 576\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.45lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.80h x 6.90w x 1.50d","brand":"Craig Calhoun","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44058494206207,"sku":"9781119527244","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f6681472-3591-457f-949b-be968d24fa16.jpg?v=1685052883","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/contemporary-sociological-theory-craig-calhoun-9781119527244","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}