History of sociological analysis / edited by Tom Bottamore and Robert Nisbet

About the Book: A History of Sociological Analysis Tom Bottomore and Robert Nisbet-outstanding authorities atopposite ends of the sociological spectrum-have combined to producethis remarkable work covering the key themes of modern sociology.They range from Conservatism to Marxism, from functionalism tophenomenology, in a work hitherto unequalled for itscomprehensiveness, depth and authority. About the Authors: Tom Bottomore, Robert Nisbet Tom Bottomore taught at the London School of Economics 1952-64,was Head of the Department of Political Science, Sociology andAnthropology at Simon Fraser University, Vancouver 1965-67, andProfessor of Sociology at the University of Sussex 1968-85. He isthe author of numerous books including "Theories of ModernCapitalism" (1985); "Classes in Modern Society" (2nd edition, 1991)and "Between Marginalism and Marxism: The Economic Sociology of J.A. Schumpter" (1992). Robert Nisbet is the Albert Schweitzer Professor in theHumanities at Columbia University. His other works include"Degradation of the Academic Dogma" (1971), "The SocialPhilosophers" (1974), "The Sociology of Emile Durkheim" (1974),"Twilight of Authority" (1976) and "Sociology as an Art Form"(1976).