Living theory the application of classical social theory to contemporary life

This book is provocative and current in the issues it addresses. Although the book presents substantial information on the core content of classical social theories, its focus is on the application of theoretical arguments to social distance and separation in the U.S. Hurst chose Marx, Durkheim, Sim...

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Main Author: Hurst, Charles E. (Author)
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Language:English
Published: Boston Allyn and Bacon ©2000.
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