Paperback: 696 pages
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages; 7 edition (June 27, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0073404101
ISBN-13: 978-0073404103
Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 1 x 9.1 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #890,021 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #136 in Books > Politics & Social Sciences > Sociology > Social Theory #5034 in Books > Textbooks > Social Sciences > Sociology #59689 in Books > Politics & Social Sciences > Social Sciences
Very few people can pack so many complex theories and explain their nuances so well in such a simple, clear manner. This is not to say that the book is a 'simple read,' because the theories and the tensions are extremely complex and muddled. But anyone who has read the original readings--pick Foucault, Baudrillard, Garfinkel, or whoever you like--would appreciate how CLEAR Ritzer and Goodman are. This book provides a gateway and an invitation to complex theoretical thoughts. It is also an authoritative and reliable reference text.
the easiest theory book ever. but sometimes the detail has been omitted which I'm not fine with.. for non-sociology majors, but want to use it for other purposes (for papers for history classes and what not) it's okay
the information I found was very useful. I also found other information as well. I am happy with this purchace
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