"
Derek Layder's Understanding Social Theory, provides 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;
} new material on recent developments in social theory;
} an entirely new concluding chapter which relates theory to social domains;
} relevant examples from everyday life to illustrate key theoretical issues.
The book will be essential reading for students in Sociology, Social Psychology, Social Theory, Political Theory and Organization Studies.
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"
Derek Layder's Understanding Social Theory, provides 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;
} new material on recent developments in social theory;
} an entirely new concluding chapter which relates theory to social domains;
} relevant examples from everyday life to illustrate key theoretical issues.
The book will be essential reading for students in Sociology, Social Psychology, Social Theory, Political Theory and Organization Studies.
Imprint | Sage Publications Ltd |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | November 2005 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | 2006 |
Authors | Derek Layder |
Dimensions | 232 x 186 x 20mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 336 |
Edition | 2nd Revised edition |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-7619-4450-8 |
Barcode | 9780761944508 |
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LSN | 0-7619-4450-8 |