Classical Sociological Theory

This is the "classic theory" version of Ritzer's sociological theory book. The book contains 6 chapters from the sociological theory book and 5 new chapters written for this book. It is designed as a comprehensive overview of the history of sociological theory and the work of the major theorists, with biographical chapters on such theorists as Comte, Mead, Schutz, Parsons and Spencer. This text is designed for students in undergraduate courses as well as graduate courses in sociological theory.