عنوان

Classical social theory :

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0631211640

(Number (ISBN

0631211659

(Number (ISBN

9780631211648

(Number (ISBN

9780631211655

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b527275

Title Proper

Classical social theory :

General Material Designation

[Book]

Other Title Information

a contemporary approach /

First Statement of Responsibility

Kenneth H. Tucker, Jr

Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.

Malden, MA :

Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.

Blackwell Publishers,

Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.

2002

Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item

272 pages ;

Dimensions

24 cm

Series Title

21st-century sociology ;

Volume Designation

3

Text of Note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 260-266) and index

Text of Note

The world of classical social theory -- From the Enlightenment to Nietzsche : science, republicanism, and identity -- Marx : modernity and capitalism -- Durkheim : modernity and social solidarity -- Weber : modernity and rationalization -- Freud, Simmel, and Mead : aesthetics, the unconscious, and the fluid self -- Du Bois and Perkins Gilman : race, gender, and cultural identity

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"In this 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 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 tradition can be understood in new ways, and includes the contributions of other theorists such as Freud, Simmel, Nietzsche, Perkins Gilman, and Du Bois. In authoritative and accessible prose, Tucker outlines new directions of classical theory in a late modern or postmodern world."--Jacket

Sociology-- History

Sociology-- Philosophy

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Edition

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Tucker, Kenneth H

Date of Transaction

20160712070529.0

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