Description:
In this book, two experts on classical social theory explain why we must find context in the works of classical thinkers to better understand the complexities of today's issues.
Brief description:
John Bratton is a visiting professor at both Edinburgh Napier University and the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, in the UK.
Review Quotes:
"This book offers an interesting discussion of the development of sociological theory, with a specific emphasis on the ways that capitalism shaped the field of sociology during its early years.... Its presentation of the social, historical, and economic context from which early sociological theory emerged is exemplary: detailed, thorough, and compelling."
--Teaching Sociology"An engaging, insightful, and comprehensive introduction to classical sociological theory, highlighting the enduring relevance of classical thinkers for making sense of the complexities of the modern world."
--Zaheer Baber, University of Toronto