Synopses & Reviews
This book introduces some of the most influential recent sociological theories, each covered in an essay written by the theory's founder or by a leading exponent. Presented in nontechnical language, each essay reviews the key positions and supporting research; many incorporate discussion of critical or opposing positions.
Table of Contents
Introduction. Theory programs, teaching theory, and contemporary theories / Joseph Berger and Morris Zelditch -- Affect and status. Understanding social interaction with affect control theory / David R. Heise. Expectation states theory : an evolving research program / David G. Wagner and Joseph Berger -- Norms, exchange, and networks. From the emergence of norms to aids prevention and the analysis of social structure / Douglas D. Heckathorn. Network exchange theory / David Willer, Henry Walker, Barry Markovsky, Robb Willer, Michael Lovaglia, Shane Thye, and Brent Simpson