The Discovery of Society

By Randall Collins

Book Overview

This classic text explores the lives and ideas of the social thinkers who have shaped and continue to forge traditions in sociology. Focusing on the great names in the field, it weaves biographical and conceptual details into a tapestry of the history of social thought of the 19th and 20th centuries. Written in a narrative style that is accessible and exciting, this text serves as an excellent supplement for courses in social and sociological theory, the history of social thought, the history of sociology, and introduction to sociology.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0073404195
• ISBN13: 9780073404196
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.2" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Great essays

This is one of the most interesting texts on the topic that I have run across.

well written and succint overview of sociological theory!

very well written. offers a very easy to read style by stressing the biographical and historical context of each theorist. covers early sociological theory to such recent philosopher/sociologists as michel foucault. well done!