A Primer in Social and Sociological Theory

Download or read book A Primer in Social and Sociological Theory written by Kenneth Allan and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2010-04-14 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fascinating guide to thinking theoretically about the social world Organized around the discourses of modernity, democracy, and citizenship, A Primer in Social and Sociological Theory: Toward a Sociology of Citizenship helps readers to develop skills in critical thinking and theory analysis as they explore nine central ideas of thought: modernity, society, self, religion, capitalism, power, gender, race, and globalization. Each chapter concludes with a section that discusses the craft of citizenship as it relates to the chapter content.