TY - GEN AU - Hughes, John A. AU - Sharrock, Wes W. AU - Martin, Peter J. TI - Understanding classical sociology: Marx, Weber, Durkheim SN - 9780761954675 U1 - 301 PY - 2003/// CY - London PB - Sage Publications KW - Marx KW - Karl 1818-1883 KW - Weber KW - Max 1864-1920 KW - Durkheim KW - Emile 1958-1917 KW - Sociology - History KW - Sociology - Philosophy N2 - This is a fully updated and expanded new edition of the successful undergraduate text. Providing a lucid examination of the pivotal theories of Marx, Durkheim and Weber, the authors submit that these figures have decisively shaped the discipline. They show how the classical apparatus is in use, even though it is being directed in new ways in response to the changing character of society. Text examines the pivotal theories of Marx, Durkheim, and Weber. Updated and expanded chapters present detailed expositions of their thoughts, rather than critical responses and interpretations ER -