Illuminating Social Life : Classical and Contemporary Theory Revisited

By: Kivisto, Peter

Book Overview

Illuminating Social Life has enjoyed increasing popularity with each edition. Editor Peter Kivisto attempts to bridge the gap between social theory and the substantive courses contained in the sociology curriculum. It is the only book designed for undergraduate teaching that shows today′s students how classical and contemporary social theories can be used to shed new light on such topics as the internet, the world of work, fast food restaurants, shopping malls, alcohol use, body building, sales and service, and new religious movements. This Fourth Edition is updated and revised to help students appreciate the relevance and the significance of social theory--and in the process reduces the anxiety many feel about required theory courses.

New to the Fourth Edition
Addresses new issues Two new chapters contribute to the immediacy and accuracy of the text for today′s student-- Chapter 11: Contrasts of Carnival: Mardi Gras Between the Modern and Postmodern and Chapter 12: Negotiating the Social Landscape to Create Social Change. Incorporates substantive changes Material has been updated throughout with significant changes to Chapters 1, 3, 8, and 13. Includes more discussion questions There are now five discussion questions instead of three per reading. Makes the content more accessible and relevant for students 13 original essays written by current theorists illustrate the connection between research, theory, and issue. Offers substantial introductions by the Editor These introductions help link the applied essays to a complete review of the classical and modern social theories used in the book.
Intended Audience
This text is a perfect supplement for undergraduate courses such as Sociological Theory and Classical and Contemporary Sociological Theory as well as for Introductory Sociology courses in departments of sociology.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1412952360
• ISBN13: 9781412952361
• Release Date: August 1970
• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Incorporated
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 0.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.0" x 10.0"

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