The revised third edition of the text that combines classical and contemporary theories of
sociological theory Thoroughly revised and updated the third edition of an Introduction to
Sociological Theory offers an in-depth introduction to classical and contemporary theories and
demonstrates their relevance to offer a clear understanding of a broad range of contemporary
issues and topics. As with the previous editions the text continues to combine carefully
selected primary quotations from a broad range of theorists with extensive discussion and
illustrative examples from a diverse range of countries helpful timelines of important and
thematically relevant events biographical notes contemporary topic boxes analytical photos
and chapter glossaries. The text addresses topics such as the persistence of economic and
social inequality Brexit post-truth society same-sex marriage digital surveillance and the
on-demand gig economy. Written in an engaging style Introduction to Sociological Theory offers
a comprehensive introduction to the pluralistic breadth and wide-ranging applicability of
sociological theory. This updated edition of the authoritative text: * Contains both classical
and contemporary theories in a single text * Builds on excerpts from original theoretical
writings with detailed discussion of the concepts and ideas under review * Includes new
examples of current empirical topics such as Brexit Donald Trump's presidency China's growing
economic power global warming intersectionality social media and much more * Offers
additional resources including a website that contains multiple choice and essay questions a
thoroughly refreshed set of PowerPoint slides for each chapter with multimedia links to content
illustrative of sociological processes a list of complementary primary readings a quotation
bank and other background materials Written for undergraduate courses in contemporary and
classical sociological theory the third edition of an Introduction to Sociological Theory
continues to provide a comprehensive in-depth and empirically engaging introduction to
sociological theory.
