A Short History of Sociological Thought, Third Edition

A comprehensive and lucidly written Third Edition of "A Short History of Sociological Thought" by Alan Swingewood, published by Palgrave Macmillan in 2000. This jargon-free text offers an account of the rise of sociological thought from its origins in the eighteenth century. Beginning with the classical sociology of Marx, Durkheim, Weber, and Simmel, it goes on to examine modern paradigms such as functionalism, interactionism, structuralism, and critical Marxism. The volume concludes by discussing salient contemporary sociological theory, including the theories of Foucault, Baudrillard, Giddens, Habermas, and others. Systematic and comprehensive, this text critically engages with sociological theory throughout its development, offering students a clear path through competing traditions and perspectives that brings out their distinctive value and limitations. Condition: This is a good quality paperback edition, showing minor signs of wear consistent with age and use. The binding is sound and the pages are clean.

• Author: Swingewood, Alan
• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
• Year: 2000
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Good
• ISBN: 9780312230937