Sociological Theory In The Contemporary Era Paperback 3rd Edition

Scott Appelrouth

<strong>Sociological Theory in the Contemporary Era, <em>Third Edition </em></strong>is a text/reader that introduces students to the ideas and writings of key twentieth and twenty-first century theorists. Authors Scott Appelrouth and Laura Desfor Edles combine original texts, edited for classroom use, with extensive framing discussions that provide crucial biographical, historical, and theoretical context for readings. The book also provides an over-arching scaffolding that students can use to examine, compare, and contrast each theorist&rsquo;s major themes and concepts. This unique format, combined with frequent use of photos, tables, and diagrams, makes <strong>Sociological Theory in the Contemporary Era</strong> a lively, engaging, and &ldquo;student-friendly&rdquo; introduction to the world of contemporary theory.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br /><br /><em> Contributor to the SAGE Teaching Innovations &amp; Professional Development Award</em>

1452203601

9781452203607

English

Sage Publications, Inc

15-Jan-14

680

Scott Appelrouth (PhD, New York University, 2000) is Professor of Sociology at California State University, Northridge. His interests include sociological theory, cultural sociology, and social movements. He has taught classical and contemporary theory at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, and has published several articles in research- and teaching-oriented journals on social movements, theory, and the controversies over jazz during the 1920s and rap during the 1980s. His current research focuses on political discourse in American party platforms. Laura Desfor Edles (PhD, University of California, Los Angeles, 1990) is Professor of Sociology at California State University, Northridge. She is the author of Symbol and Ritual in the New Spain: The Transition to Democracy after Franco (1998) and Cultural Sociology in Practice (2002), as well as various articles on culture, theory, race/ethnicity, and social movements.

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