Classical social theory
Ian Craib compellingly shows the value of studying classic thinkers such as Marx, Weber, Durkheim, and Simmel alongside the more popular contemporary questions. Providing an account of the key ideas of classical social theory, Dr. Craib establishes their relevance today, their enduring significance...
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| Formato: | Libro |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Oxford ; New York :
Oxford University Press
1997.
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| Ver en Universidad de Navarra: | https://innopac.unav.es/record=b17982716*spi |
| Sumario: | Ian Craib compellingly shows the value of studying classic thinkers such as Marx, Weber, Durkheim, and Simmel alongside the more popular contemporary questions. Providing an account of the key ideas of classical social theory, Dr. Craib establishes their relevance today, their enduring significance, and their contribution to understanding contemporary problems. Written in a direct, personal style, Classical Social Theory's thematic structure helps the reader compare the theorists systematically, and the book-by-book approach pays close attention to each thinker's key texts, quoting the most important passages and analyzing them in a clear, straightforward way |
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| Descripción Física: | xxiv, 297 p. ; 24 cm |
| Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references (p. [283]-291) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780198781172 |
