ISBN: 9780742508682

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Part 1 Part I. Introduction Chapter 2 Theory Programs, Teaching Theory, and Contemporary Theories Part 3 Part II. Theory Construction and Theory Integration Chapter 17 Theoretical Integration and Generative Structuralism Chapter 18 Seven Secrets for Doing Theory Part 19 Part VII. The Nile on eBay   FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE   New Directions in Contemporary Sociological Theory by Joseph Berger, Morris Zelditch, Peter M. Blau, Thomas J. Fararo, Jack A. Goldstone, Douglas D. Heckathorn, David R. Heise, Guillermina Jasso, Ronald L. Jepperson, Michael J. Lovaglia An introduction to some influential modern sociological theories, each covered in an essay by the theory's founder or by a leading exponent. Using non-technical language, each essay reviews the key positions and supporting research, and many also discuss critical or opposing positions. FORMATHardcover LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description An introduction to some of the most influential modern sociological theories, each covered in an essay written by the theory's founder or by a leading exponent. Presented in non-technical language, each essay reviews the key positions and supporting research, and many incorporate discussion of critical or opposing positions. The text should serve as an advanced introduction or review for graduate or upper-level students who want to gain an understanding of important theoretical advances. Author Biography Joseph Berger and Morris Zelditch are professors of sociology at Stanford University. Table of Contents Part 1 Part I. Introduction Chapter 2 Theory Programs, Teaching Theory, and Contemporary Theories Part 3 Part II. Affect and Status Chapter 4 Understanding Social Interaction with Affect Control Theory Chapter 5 Expectation States Theory: An Evolving Research Program Part 6 Part III. Norms, Exchange, and Networks Chapter 7 From the Emergence of Norms to Aids Prevention and the Analysis of Social Structure Chapter 8 Network Exchange Theory, by David Willer, Henry Walker, Barry Markovsky, Robb Willer, Michael Lovaglia, Shane Thye, and Brent Simpson Part 9 Part IV. Social Movements and Revolutions Chapter 10 The Resource Mobilization Research Program: Progress, Challenge, and Transformation Chapter 11 Recent Developments in Critical Mass Theory Chapter 12 Theory Development in the Study of Revolutions Part 13 Part V. Institutional Structures Chapter 14 The Development and Application of Sociological Neo-Institutionalism Chapter 15 The Selectorate Model: A Theory of Political Institutions Part 16 Part VI. Theory Construction and Theory Integration Chapter 17 Theoretical Integration and Generative Structuralism Chapter 18 Seven Secrets for Doing Theory Part 19 Part VII. Reflections on Careers in Theory Chapter 20 Reflections on a Career as a Theorist Chapter 21 The Itinerary of World-Systems Analysis, or How to Resist Becoming a Theory Review This is a very worthwhile book that will appeal to those already conversant with theoretical research programs and who are looking for recent applications of work conducted under this rubric. It will also interest and challenge those who work within different theoretical traditions or who define and see theory in different ways. * Contemporary Sociology *This new collection from the eminent sociologists introduced some of the most influential sociological theories. Written for the wide sociological audience, this book is an invaluable introduction for undergraduates and graduates to sociology's most important theoretical advances. * Educational Book Review * Long Description Written by eminent sociologists, this book introduces and assesses some of the most influential, recent sociological theories. Each chapter explains the theory and describes a related program of empirical research. Chapters are authored by the actual founders (and/or leading exponents) of these theoretical programs; many chapters contain a description of the inception, growth, and present status of the theoretical program. The book covers a broad range of sociological concerns, from the investigation of power and status processes, to social movements and revolutions, to organizational and institutional structures, to world system analysis. Accessibly written for a wide sociological audience, this book is an invaluable introduction for undergraduates and graduates to sociology's most important theoretical advances. Review Quote This new collection from the eminent sociologists introduced some of the most influential sociological theories. Written for the wide sociological audience, this book is an invaluable introduction for undergraduates and graduates to sociology's most important theoretical advances. Feature --Chapters are authored by eminent sociologists in a style accessible for a wide readership. Details ISBN0742508684 Short Title NEW DIRECTIONS IN CONTEMP SOCI Pages 400 Language English ISBN-10 0742508684 ISBN-13 9780742508682 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 301 Illustrations Yes Year 2002 Place of Publication Lanham, MD Country of Publication United States Edited by Joseph Berger Birth 1924 Author Michael J. 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ISBN: 9780742508682

Written by eminent sociologists, this book introduces and assesses some of the most influential, recent sociological theories. Each chapter explains the theory and describes a related pro… More...

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