Böcker av Tom B. Bottomore

First published in 1967, this essay in the interpretation of radical social thought deals mainly with the radical theorists rather than the doctrines of social and political movements, but makes an exception in an important discussion of the new radicalism of the 1960s. The author's main concern is to lay bare the connections between intellectual dissent and theories of society, and in so doing to to explore the neglected subject of the heritage of American radical thinking. Readers of this book will not only emerge enlightened by Professor Bottomore's impressive knowledge of American radical thought, but with a greatly increased understanding of contemporary American history. He ends with the question of whether the new radicalism can find a firmer basis than the student movement or the negro revolt; cn produce an ideology both responsive to the doutbs and complexties of our time and capable of directing action to plausible ends.

Features a collection of essays that embodies a conception of sociological thought as a critical analysis of social theories and doctrines, of social institutions and political regimes, and of social movements. This title deals with the conservative versions of sociology, and attempts to develop more radical theories.

Deals with the radical theorists rather than the doctrines of social and political movements. This title aims to lay bare the connections between intellectual dissent and theories of society, and explores the subject of the heritage of American radical thinking.

Presents an introduction to sociology in a world context. This guide to the major themes, problems and controversies in contemporary sociology presents a systematic connection of sociology with the broad themes of modern social and political thought.