Theories of Social Order - 9780804758727

Theories of Social OrderA Reader, Second Edition\nAuthor(s): Michael Hechter, Christine Horne\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Stanford University Press, United States\nImprint: Stanford University Press\nISBN-13: 9780804758727, 978-0804758727\nSynopsis\nAlready a standard in its first edition, this newly expanded and reorganized reader provides a compelling exploration of what arguably remains the single most important problem in social theory: the problem of social order. Contending that theory's purpose in the social sciences lies in its ability to explain real-world phenomena, Theories of Social Order presents classic texts alongside contemporary theoretical extensions and recent empirical applications. \n\n Building on the success of the first edition, the second edition focuses readings around five key social structures that affect social order: individuals, hierarchies, markets, groups, and networks. Its unique approachfocusing on theories rather than theoristsencourages students.