TY - GEN AU - Dillon, Michele TI - Introduction to sociological theory: theorists concepts and their applicability to the twenty-first century SN - 9781405170024 U1 - 301 PY - 2010/// CY - Chichester PB - WileyBlackwell KW - Sociology KW - Sociology --History N2 - Combining carefully chosen primary quotes with extensive discussion and everyday illustrative examples, this book provides an in-depth introduction to classical and contemporary theory. It uses a wide range of newspaper examples to illustrate the relevance to sociological theory. It contains excerpts from theorists' primary texts. It includes chapter-specific glossaries of all theoretical concepts discussed in the book. Short biographies and historical timelines of significant events provide context to various theorists' ideas. It incorporates a range of pedagogical features. The supporting website includes multiple choice and essay questions, PowerPoint slides, a quotation bank, and other background materials. (Source: www.alibris.com) ER -