Contemporary Western Sociological Theory

Author: Yang Shanhua
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Publish Date: 2004-06-01
Features: The characteristics of this book are as follows:
1. The book is primarily based on the author's extensive reading of original works, through exploration and reflection on Western sociological theory trends after Parsons, especially since the 1980s, to distill the essence of theories from the new generation of prominent sociologists in the West. Combined with the author's own analysis and commentary, it forms a combination of introduction and research, highlighting the essence.
2. To help readers better understand the thoughts of these prominent theorists, most chapters in the book include introductions to the origins of their ideas.
3. Precisely because of the above considerations, when introducing the ideas of these great thinkers, we believe it is important to be as comprehensive and detailed as possible within the context, providing as much information as possible.
4. Western sociological theory is rooted in the social background and cultural traditions of Western countries.
5. Before writing, we also carefully discussed the style that the book should have. From the perspective of serving as a textbook or teaching reference for senior undergraduate and graduate students in sociology, we strive to make the introduction and interpretation of theories clear and well-organized to facilitate readers' understanding.