Social and Political Principles

Author: (USA) Kimmel M.S. / Stephen C.
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: As a collection of sociological essays, this book focuses more on the authentic representation of history rather than the purification of theory and thought. It includes selected works of mainstream-recognized social and political theorists, economists such as Rousseau, Thomas Paine, Max Weber, Adam Smith, and others, as well as contemporary works by female scholars and individuals from diverse groups. The authors attempt to allow modern readers to appreciate the style of the masters while also hearing more vibrant voices—these voices, which are often obscured by the mainstream, belong to women, people of color, and others. Their contributions have enriched theoretical discussions and are equally instrumental in the construction of classic social and political principles. The book is divided into three parts, covering the emergence of society, markets, and the state; critiques of capitalist production, industrial society, and democratic nations; and discussions of consumption, rationality, and imperialism.