About the Book
This scholarly text covers the first one hundred years of sociological theorizing, from 1830-1930, focusing primarily on Comte, Spencer, Marx, Weber, Simmel, Durkheim, and Mead. The text provides an in-depth examination of these early sociological theorists with biographical background, analysis of key works, major influences, critical insights, and also answers the question, "What do these ideas tell us about the basic forces that shape the social world?" Posing this question for each theorist adds a unique perspective to the text and distinguishes it from other sociological theory books. In addition, it also includes material on the enduring models and principles of the theorists work that continue to inform sociological theory today.
Contents
1. The Enlightenment and New Ways of Thinking
2. The Origin and Context of Auguste Comtes Thought
3. The Sociology of Aguste Comte
4. The Origin and Context of Herbert Spencers Thought
5. The Sociology of Herbert Spencer
6. The Origin and Context of Karl Marxs Thought
7. The Sociology of Karl Marx
8. The Origin and Context of Max Webers Thought
9. The Sociology of Max Weber
10. The Origin and Context of Georg Simmels Thought
11. The Sociology of Georg Simmel
12. The Origin and Context of Émile Durkheims Thought
13. The Sociology of Émile Durkheim
14. The Origin and Context of George Herbert Meads Thought
15. The Sociology of George Herbert Mead
About the Author / Editor
Jonathan H. Turner is Distinguished Professor of Sociology at UC, Riverside. He has authored dozen of articles and over thirty books, including THE STRUCTURE OF SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY, a companion volume to this book.
Leonard Beeghley has written numerous books and articles primarily in the area of stratification and social police issues.
Charles H. Powers has done research and written books and articles in the areas of theory and organizations.
