Capitalism and modern social theory

an analysis of the writings of Marx, Durkheim and Max Weber.

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Capitalism and modern social theory

an analysis of the writings of Marx, Durkheim and Max Weber.

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This book offers a new analysis of the works of the three authors who have contributed most to establishing the basic framework of contemporary sociology. Recent scholarship has illuminated important aspects of the ideas of Marx, Durkheim and Weber, but has also given rise to a variety of divergent interpretations of their writings. One of the main objectives of Capitalism and Modern Social Theory is to dispel some of the obscurities and misunderstandings which have resulted. The first three sections of the book, based on close textual examination of the original sources, contain separate treatments of each writer. Mr. Giddens is particularly concerned to demonstrate the internal coherence of their respective contributions to social theory. The concluding part of the book discusses the principal ways in which Marx's standpoint can be compared and contrasted with the other two authors, showing that some of the conventional views on this matter are misconceived.

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University Press
Language
English
Pages
261

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Capitalism and Modern Social Theory: An Analysis of the Writings of Marx, Durkheim and Max Weber
March 30, 1973, Cambridge University Press
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Edition Notes

Bibliography: p. 248-254.

Published in
Cambridge [Eng.]

Classifications

Dewey Decimal Class
301/.045
Library of Congress
HM19 .G53

The Physical Object

Pagination
xvii, 261 p.
Number of pages
261

Edition Identifiers

Open Library
OL17753067M
ISBN 10
0521082935, 0521197851
LCCN
70161291
OCLC/WorldCat
161759
LibraryThing
9007
Goodreads
954290

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OL38061W

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