Social Structure

Crothers's book provides a thorough introduction to the idea of social structure. He examines the meanings of the term, the history of its usage within sociology and looks at the more recent developments in thinking on social structure.

List of contents

Chapter 1 Introduction; Chapter 2 Uses of the Term ‘Social Structure’; Chapter 3 History of Social Structural Analysis; Chapter 4 Theoretical Issues Relating to Social Structure; Chapter 5 Dimensions of Social Structure; Chapter 6 Conclusions;

About the author

Charles Crothers is Professor of Sociology at the University of Natal, Durban.

Summary

Crothers's book provides a thorough introduction to the idea of social structure. He examines the meanings of the term, the history of its usage within sociology and looks at the more recent developments in thinking on social structure.

Product details

• Authors: Charles Crothers
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 07.02.2014
• EAN: 9780415869652
• ISBN: 978-0-415-86965-2
• No. of pages: 156
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > Sociological theories; Sociology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Research, Society & culture: general, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Statistics, Society and culture: general, Social and ethical issues, Social research and statistics, Social groups, communities and identities