Primer in Social and Sociological Theory

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Focusing on nine central ideas, this book develops critical thinking and theoretical skills in students, covering modernity, society, self, religion, capitalism, power, gender, race, and globalization. It features both classical and contemporary theorists, organized around modernity, democracy, and citizenship discourses. End-of-chapter exercises progressively enhance students' abilities to define, analyze, interpret, evaluate, and synthesize theories, fostering higher-order thinking and personalized understanding.