Sociology and Sociological Theory

‘With exemplary clarity, John Scott expertly guides us through key modern theorizations of social system and social action. Not only is Scott’s assessment of recent attempts to synthesise these two dimensions of sociology’s core dualism ...

Sociology’s goals are ambitious. Their pursuit is exciting. Covering the development of sociology from its origins to the present day as well as identifying the strengths and limitations of all sociology’s main research methods, this boo...