Constructing Social Theory

By David C. Bell

Book Overview

Constructing Social Theory discusses the nature of social theory and theoretical orientations. Organized by 43 theoretical orientations in seven domains: exchange, power, adaptation/reinforcement, social bond, altruism, functionalism, and identity, the text includes a tutorial on how to identify an appropriate theoretical orientation and create a theory given a particular research question.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0742564282
• ISBN13: 9780742564282
• Release Date: August 2008
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
• Length: 342 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.1" x 8.9"