{"product_id":"sociological-theory-a-contemporary-view-how-to-read-criticize-and-do-theory-paperback","title":"Sociological Theory - A Contemporary View: How to Read, Criticize and Do Theory - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eArlie Russell Hochschild\u003c\/b\u003e (Introduction by), \u003cb\u003eNeil J. Smelser\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA pithy and clear guide to the process of creating and evaluating theory in the social sciences. Using a simple model of theory creation and assessment--and applying it in depth to foundational and still-relevant social and economic theorists such as Durkheim, Marx and Parsons--Neil Smelser shows the way to a better understanding of what social theory is supposed to accomplish and how it can be read critically. First appearing in 1971 as a monograph drawn from his undergraduate class on sociological theory, Dr. Smelser's how-to book is now presented in modern format and with his timeless examples and explanations. Featuring a new Preface by the author, as well as a new Foreword by Arlie Russell Hochschild, this book makes understanding the insides of a theoretical framework as clear as such a daunting feat can credibly be accomplished. Useful for students and researchers learning the tools to read all sorts of theory in a critical manner, its republication and new presentation bring Dr. Smelser's legendary course on social theory to a new generation. Part of the Classics of the Social Sciences Series from Quid Pro Books.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeil J. Smelser is University Professor of Sociology Emeritus at the University of California at Berkeley.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 156\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.33 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 18, 2011\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51799736287520,"sku":"9781610270526","price":25.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/b365c36407065700aa0959d077f13373.webp?v=1780821359","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/sociological-theory-a-contemporary-view-how-to-read-criticize-and-do-theory-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}