Contemporary Social and Sociological Theory

Visualizing Social Worlds Second Edition
Kenneth Allan University of North Carolina at Greensboro
May 2010   464 pages   Pine Forge Press  
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Contemporary Social and Sociological Theory

Visualizing Social Worlds

Second Edition
Kenneth Allan University of North Carolina at Greensboro
May 2010   464 pages   Pine Forge Press  

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ISBN:   9781412978200 Paperback Suggested Retail Price:   $66.95 Bookstore Price:   $53.56

Substantial Content Revisions

 New To This Edition:
  • New Organization: The book is organized around the concept of modernity and the significant impact on social thought of Talcott Parsons and the Frankfurt School.
  • New Chapters: Five new chapters are included: “In the Beginning There Was Modernity,” “Defining Moments in 20th Century Theory—Talcott Parsons and the Frankfurt School,” “Social Exchanges,” “Structures of Racial and Gender Inequality,” and “The Network Society—Manuel Castell.”
  • New Features: "The Theorist’s Digest" gives a brief biography, and “Taking the Perspective” presents an overview of the theorist’s perspective.
  • New and Updated Pedagogy: The book's popular “Building Your Theory Toolbox” sections include updated issues and resources; and a new “Glossary of Theoretical Concepts” is provided.

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First Edition: © 2006

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