Provides an examination of the theoretical perspectives in contemporary sociology and their roots in classical theory. The book focuses specifically on the areas of functionalism, conflict theory, exchange theory, symbolic interactionism and phenomenology.
What are the implications of contemporary feminism for sociological theory? This title considers these implications, focusing on: the feminist critique and re-evaluation of existing theories; concepts and areas of research; interdisciplinary linkages; and the creation of a sociological paradigm.