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Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
0761944508
ISBN-13
9780761944508
Edition
2 Revised edition
Publisher
SAGE Publications Inc
Imprint
SAGE Publications Inc
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Nov 22nd, 2005
Print length
336 Pages
Weight
596 grams
Dimensions
23.00 x 18.60 x 1.90 cms
Product Classification:
Social theory
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Provides an introduction to the core issues in social theory. This title provides a 'problem focus' that encourages students to acquire skills of argument and discussion. It provides a concluding chapter relating theory to social domains. It provides relevant examples from everyday life to illustrate key theoretical issues.
"This is a robust text - challenging and provocative and one which students will benefit from reading. Layder guides the reader through a large body of relevant literature. He draws attention to the strengths and weaknesses of particular approaches as he sees them and he is not afraid to offer his own judgements on the issues and problems he addresses."
- Professor John Eldridge, University of Glasgow
"One of the most comprehensive, incisive and readable treatments of the macro-micro problem now available."
- Professor Paul Colomy, University of Denver
This is a revised, updated and enlarged version of the accessible, authoritative first edition - a jargon-free textbook that provides an introduction to the core issues in social theory. It includes:
- Professor John Eldridge, University of Glasgow
"One of the most comprehensive, incisive and readable treatments of the macro-micro problem now available."
- Professor Paul Colomy, University of Denver
This is a revised, updated and enlarged version of the accessible, authoritative first edition - a jargon-free textbook that provides an introduction to the core issues in social theory. It includes:
- Chapter previews, summaries and a glossary of key terms.
- A ′problem focus′ that encourages students to acquire skills of argument and discussion.
- A concluding chapter relating theory to social domains.
- Relevant examples from everyday life to illustrate key theoretical issues.
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