Loyal, Steven creator author. Maleševic, Siniša author. text enk London SAGE Publications Ltd. c2021 2021 monographic eng

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ix, 269 pages ; 24 cm. Introducing the founders of sociological theory – from Marx, Weber, Durkheim and Martineau through to Simmel, DuBois, Mead and others – this accessible textbook locates each thinker within their own social, political and historical context. By doing so, it helps readers to understand the development of central sociological concepts and how they can help us understand the contemporary world. The book includes: -Lively biographical sections to help readers get to know each thinker -Clear and easy-to-understand accounts of each theorist’s arguments - and the most common criticisms -Key concept boxes highlighting the most influential ideas -This comprehensive, enlightening text brings the rich and diverse field of classical sociological theory to life. 1 Plato and Aristotle -- 2 Confucius and Ibn Khaldun -- 3 Tocqueville and Martineau -- 4 Hegel -- 5 Marx -- 6 Weber -- 7 Durkheim -- 8 Simmel -- 9 Pareto, Mosca and Michels -- 10 Hintze, Gumplowicz, Ratzenhofer, Ward and Small -- 11 Du Bois -- 12 Mead Adult Steven Loyal & Siniša Maleševic. Gender and Development Collection Includes bibliographical references and index. Lauron, Rodello General Education General Education : Sociology English Sociology History Sociology Philosophy 9781529725711 [paperback] University of Cebu-Banilad 250903 20250913152547.0