Beyond the Enlightenment: Lives and Thoughts of Social Theorists

By Roger A. Salerno

Book Overview

Important ideas that helped shape 20th-century thought--ideas which continue to hold great significance for anyone interested in the social world--are made accessible in this illuminating volume. Readers will be motivated to delve into the deeper pool of knowledge available on major social theorists and their groundbreaking ideas.

A mixture of biographical and historical ideas, this book was written to introduce social theory to a broad audience. It looks at the intersection between the theorist as a social actor and as a reflection of his or her time. The volume's breadth makes it a useful tool for those interested in sociology and its many luminaries.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0275977250
• ISBN13: 9780275977252
• Release Date: July 2004
• Publisher: Praeger
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.4" x 9.3"