Encyclopedia of Social Theory
- George Ritzer - University of Maryland, USA
Social Theory
These include:
-Structural fundamentalism;
-Marxist theory;
-Critical theory;
-Phenomenology;
-Ethnomethodology;
-Exchange theory;
-Rational choice;
-Feminism;
-Multiculturalism;
-Postmodernism.
The Encyclopedia of Social Theory draws together a team of international scholars led by the Editor, George Ritzer, one of the most prolific social theorists. This is a benchmark reference tool for understanding the development, achievements and prospects of social theory.
Key features and benefits include:
-Over 280 entries;
-A master bibliography;
-A complete Reader's Guide;
-Extensive biographical coverage of the major theorists;
-Extensive cross-referencing.
"On the whole, this will be a useful resource for beginning researchers in the social sciences, or users requiring basic definitions or biographies. Recommended for large public and academic libraries."
"Ritzer has assembled a wonderfully rich resource on social theory. Any subject encyclopedia's aims are to be on point, authoritative, and intelligible, and to lead readers to further information; Ritzer's meets those aims. . . . Highly recommended."
This scholarly guide surveys the fundamental ideas of social theory and the contributions of social theorists from the Enlightenment to the present. . . . this useful guide provides an excellent starting place for both student and scholar, and it is highly recommended for academic libraries.
