Main Currents in Sociological Thought: Montesquieu, Comte, Marx, deTocqueville, and the Sociologists and the Revolution of 1848
Main Currents in Sociological Thought: Montesquieu, Comte, Marx, deTocqueville, and the Sociologists and the Revolution of 1848
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1998
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1998376
Book • Nonfiction
Europe • 18th-19th Century
1998
Adult
18+ years
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Main Currents in Sociological Thought by Raymond Aron examines the foundational ideas and contributions of thinkers Montesquieu, Comte, Marx, and de Tocqueville. The text also explores the impact of the 1848 revolutions on sociological theories. This work provides insights into how these individuals influenced the development of sociological thought.
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Main Currents in Sociological Thought by Raymond Aron is praised for its insightful analysis of sociological pioneers like Montesquieu and Marx. Readers appreciate Aron's clarity and depth in exploring complex theories. However, the dense academic style may challenge some readers. The book serves both as a scholarly resource and a historical overview of sociological thought.
Who Should Read Main Currents in Sociological Thought: Montesquieu, Comte, Marx, deTocqueville, and the Sociologists and the Revolution of 1848?
A reader keen on Main Currents in Sociological Thought enjoys exploring foundational sociological theories. Comparable to readers of The Sociological Imagination by C. Wright Mills or Classics of Western Thought, they are intrigued by philosophical and historical perspectives on social change.
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Book • Nonfiction
Europe • 18th-19th Century
1998
Adult
18+ years
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