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Capitalism & Modern Social Theory : An Analysis of the writings of Marx, Durkheim and Max Weber / Anthony Giddens, English

By: Material type: TextTextPublication details: New Delhi, Cambridge University Press India Pvt Ltd 2009Description: v, 261 p. ; soft bound ; 15x24 cmISBN:
  • 978-81-8561-806-7
DDC classification:
  • 23 306.342 GID
Contents:
Preface: Introduces the book's scope and purpose. Introduction: Provides a general overview of the book's themes and arguments. Chapter 1: Marx: Discusses Marx's theories of capitalism, class struggle, and alienation. Chapter 2: Durkheim: Explores Durkheim's concepts of social solidarity, the division of labor, and the role of religion in society. Chapter 3: Max Weber: Analyzes Weber's theories of bureaucracy, rationalization, and the Protestant ethic and the spirit of capitalism. Chapter 4: Capitalism, Socialism, and Social Theory: Compares and contrasts the three thinkers' perspectives on capitalism and socialism. Postscript: Offers concluding remarks and reflections. Bibliography: Lists the sources used in the book. Index: Provides an alphabetical listing of key terms and concepts.
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Preface: Introduces the book's scope and purpose.
Introduction: Provides a general overview of the book's themes and arguments.
Chapter 1: Marx: Discusses Marx's theories of capitalism, class struggle, and alienation.
Chapter 2: Durkheim: Explores Durkheim's concepts of social solidarity, the division of labor, and the role of religion in society.
Chapter 3: Max Weber: Analyzes Weber's theories of bureaucracy, rationalization, and the Protestant ethic and the spirit of capitalism.
Chapter 4: Capitalism, Socialism, and Social Theory: Compares and contrasts the three thinkers' perspectives on capitalism and socialism.
Postscript: Offers concluding remarks and reflections.
Bibliography: Lists the sources used in the book.
Index: Provides an alphabetical listing of key terms and concepts.

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