New Directions in Contemporary Sociological Theory

Herausgeber: Berger, Joseph; Zelditch, Morris

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This book introduces some of the most influential recent sociological theories, each covered in an essay written by the theory's founder or by a leading exponent. Presented in nontechnical language, each essay reviews the key positions and supporting research; many incorporate discussion of critical or opposing positions. This unique book serves as an invaluable advanced introduction or review for graduate or upper-level students who want to gain an understanding of important theoretical advances.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 400
• Erscheinungstermin: 31. Juli 2002
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 231mm x 151mm x 22mm
• Gewicht: 522g
• ISBN-13: 9780742508699
• ISBN-10: 0742508692
• Artikelnr.: 21663401

Autorenporträt

Edited by Joseph Berger and Morris Zelditch Jr. - Contributions by Peter M. Blau; Thomas J. Fararo; Jack A. Goldstone; Douglas D. Heckathorn; David R. Heise; Guillermina Jasso; Ronald L. Jepperson; Michael Lovaglia; Barry Markovsky; Morris Zelditch; Geral

Inhaltsangabe

Part 1 Part I. Introduction Chapter 2 Theory Programs, Teaching Theory, and
Contemporary Theories Part 3 Part II. Affect and Status Chapter 4
Understanding Social Interaction with Affect Control Theory Chapter 5
Expectation States Theory: An Evolving Research Program Part 6 Part III.
Norms, Exchange, and Networks Chapter 7 From the Emergence of Norms to Aids
Prevention and the Analysis of Social Structure Chapter 8 Network Exchange
Theory, by David Willer, Henry Walker, Barry Markovsky, Robb Willer,
Michael Lovaglia, Shane Thye, and Brent Simpson Part 9 Part IV. Social
Movements and Revolutions Chapter 10 The Resource Mobilization Research
Program: Progress, Challenge, and Transformation Chapter 11 Recent
Developments in Critical Mass Theory Chapter 12 Theory Development in the
Study of Revolutions Part 13 Part V. Institutional Structures Chapter 14
The Development and Application of Sociological Neo-Institutionalism
Chapter 15 The Selectorate Model: A Theory of Political Institutions Part
16 Part VI. Theory Construction and Theory Integration Chapter 17
Theoretical Integration and Generative Structuralism Chapter 18 Seven
Secrets for Doing Theory Part 19 Part VII. Reflections on Careers in Theory
Chapter 20 Reflections on a Career as a Theorist Chapter 21 The Itinerary
of World-Systems Analysis, or How to Resist Becoming a Theory