{"product_id":"contemporary-sociological-theory-and-its-classical-roots-the-basics-fourth-edition","title":"CONTEMPORARY SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY AND ITS CLASSICAL ROOTS: The Basics (Fourth Edition)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBook Details\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: George Ritzer \u0026amp; Jeffrey Stepnisky\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rawat Publications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e: English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9788131612651\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 352 pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSale Territory\u003c\/strong\u003e: South Asia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Book\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContemporary Social Theory and Its Classical Roots: The Basics (Fourth Edition)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact yet powerful guide for students and readers seeking an accessible introduction to the foundations and developments in sociological theory. This edition is designed to be both comprehensive and engaging, balancing affordability with depth, making it ideal for classroom adoption as well as self-study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this updated edition, the book includes thoughtful discussions on both classical and contemporary sociological schools of thought. Biographical and autobiographical vignettes of key theorists provide personal context to the intellectual frameworks presented. Newly added sections explore the ideas of W.E.B. Du Bois and delve into the terrain of Queer theory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe text also features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Concepts boxes\u003c\/strong\u003e offering definitions and explanations of critical sociological terms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContemporary Applications boxes\u003c\/strong\u003e that demonstrate the real-world relevance of theory, covering topics such as the Occupy Movement, antidepressants, and societal responses to gender in public spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStructured around the evolution of sociological theory, the contents cover classical traditions, grand theories, everyday life interpretations, feminist and postmodern approaches, and the dynamics of globalization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eContents Overview:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction to Sociological Theory\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassical Theories I \u0026amp; II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContemporary Grand Theories I \u0026amp; II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTheories of Everyday Life\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntegrative and Feminist Theories\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePostmodern and Globalization Theory\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeorge Ritzer\u003c\/strong\u003e, a globally renowned sociologist, is best known for \u003cem\u003eThe McDonaldization of Society\u003c\/em\u003e. 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