{"product_id":"2026200007342-secondhand-contemporary-sociological-theories-through-the-first-quarter-of-the-twentieth-century","title":"Contemporary Sociological Theories: Through The First Quarter Of The Twentieth Century","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Fair                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: No dust jacket\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA landmark work in the history of sociological thought, Contemporary Sociological Theories: Through the First Quarter of the Twentieth Century presents a sweeping and rigorous survey of the major schools of sociological theory that emerged and flourished from the late nineteenth century through the 1920s. Pitirim Sorokin systematically examines and critically evaluates dozens of theoretical frameworks — including mechanistic, biological, geographical, and psychological schools — with a scholarly precision that remains authoritative decades after its original publication. Written in a tone that is both analytically demanding and intellectually ambitious, the work argues that no single theoretical tradition holds a monopoly on sociological truth, urging readers to assess each school on the strength of its empirical and logical foundations. Sorokin illustrates the strengths and limitations of each perspective with characteristic thoroughness, drawing on an extraordinary breadth of primary sources from European and American sociology. This essential reference text chronicles the intellectual landscape of early modern sociology and remains an indispensable resource for students, scholars, and anyone seeking a deep understanding of how the discipline took shape.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49130442588379,"sku":"2026200007342-SECONDHAND","price":60.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/e465bda8-edb0-4e4d-b730-478a43ac3269.png?v=1786585284","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200007342-secondhand-contemporary-sociological-theories-through-the-first-quarter-of-the-twentieth-century","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}