Masters of Sociological Thought 2nd Ed.

Book Details:

• Author: Lewis A. Coser

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: 2012

• ISBN: 9788131605172

• Pages: Not specified

• Cover: Paperback

• Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 1.0 inches

About the Book:
Masters of Sociological Thought: Ideas in Historical and Social Context by Lewis A. Coser is a classic and foundational work in the field of sociology. Designed especially for students, this text goes beyond traditional summaries of sociological theories. It offers a comprehensive examination of the lives and intellectual contexts of fifteen of the most influential sociological thinkers.

Each chapter is structured to provide:

• A clear summary of the scholar’s key ideas and theoretical contributions

• A biographical sketch detailing personal and professional influences

• A contextual analysis linking the scholar’s work with their historical and social environment

• Reflection on broader sociological questions like the influence of historical events (wars, revolutions, depressions) on theoretical development

The final chapter shifts focus to major American sociological theorists who emerged in the mid-20th century, providing a broader scope of sociological evolution.

This book is a must-read for anyone studying sociology, social theory, or the intellectual history of modern thought. It is ideal for undergraduate and graduate students and serves as both a textbook and a reference guide.

Contents Include:

• Auguste Comte

• Karl Marx

• Herbert Spencer

• Emile Durkheim

• Georg Simmel

• Max Weber

• Thorstein Veblen

• Charles Horton Cooley

• George Herbert Mead

• Robert Ezra Park

• Vilfredo Pareto

• Karl Mannheim

• Pitirim A. Sorokin

• William I. Thomas

• Florian Znaniecki

About the Author:
Lewis A. Coser was a prominent American sociologist and professor at the State University of New York at Stony Brook. Renowned for his analytical approach to sociological theory, Coser’s contributions have shaped modern understanding of classical sociological thought and conflict theory.