Presents a comprehensive overview of the major classical theorists and schools of sociological thought.[...]

Written by one of the foremost authorities on sociological theory, this text gives readers a comprehensive overview of the major theorists and schools of sociological thought. The integration of key theories with biographical sketches of theorists and the requisite historical and intellectual contex[...]

Technological change does not happen in a vacuum; decisions about which technologies to develop, fund, market, and use engage ideas about values as well as calculations of costs and benefits. This anthology focuses on the interconnections of technology, society, and values. It offers writings by aut[...]

The first full-scale textbook of its kind, Globalization provides a balanced introduction to the major topics in globalization studies. Develops a unique perspective on globalization early in the book and uses it throughout to orient and organize discussion of a wide range of topics and parts of t[...]

This concise encyclopedia is the most complete international survey of sociology ever created in one volume. Contains over 800 entries from the whole breadth of the discipline Distilled from the highly regarded Blackwell Encyclopedia of Sociology, with entries completely revised and updated to prov[...]

Volume 1: The Wiley-Blackwell Companion to Major Classical Social Theorists offers significant updates and revisions to the original Blackwell Companion published a decade ago. Of the 18 essays on social theorists writing in the classical tradition presented, more than half are all-new for this Comp[...]