Sociological Theory

Contemporary Debates, Second Edition

2nd edition

John Scott, Emeritus Professor of Sociology, Plymouth University and Visiting Professor, University of Essex, University of Exeter, UK

Authoritative, comprehensive and written in a thoroughly accessible style, this text will have major appeal to students, researchers, teachers and specialists in sociological theory.

‘. . . a systemic and comprehensive text presenting clear arguments on the relative merits of the different positions taken within sociological theory. John Scott has re-ordered the chapters and chapter sections to draw out a strong narrative on contention and convergence in sociological theory. This updated edition features a greater prominence for neofunctionalism in relation to earlier structural-functional theories; a discussion of the theoretical ideas of Pierre Bourdieu; expanded coverage of post-structuralist theoretical ideas in relation to structural theories, and much more. Documented, insightful, informed and informative, Sociological Theory continues to be a highly recommended and core addition to academic library contemporary sociology reference collections and supplemental reading lists.’
– The Midwest Book Review

与模范清晰、约翰·斯科特熟练地引导s us through key modern theorizations of social system and social action. Not only is Scott’s assessment of recent attempts to synthesise these two dimensions of sociology’s core dualism very useful for students and teachers of sociology, it represents a valuable theoretical contribution in its own right.’
– Gregor McLennan, University of Bristol, UK

Acclaim for the first edition:

‘Scott’s thorough mastery of sociological theory is clearly evident in this work. Moreover, he is a gifted explicator of complex and frequently obfuscated theoretical positions. . . His scholarship here is first-rate, and his considered reflections deserve the attention of students and professional colleagues alike.’
– W.P. Nye, Choice, Outstanding Academic Book of the Year 1995