Sociological Insights of Great Thinkers: Sociology through Literature, Philosophy, and Science

In this book, leading sociologists expand the scope of their discipline by revealing the sociological aspects of the works of great philosophers, scientists, and writers.

32 short essays discuss sociological insights of scholars and writers who are not normally associated with any sociological school of thought

The organization of the work allows the reader to explore the broader ideas of sociology while moving towards insightful and current sociological debates

Contributors are leading sociologists from Europe and the United States, representing all streams of the discipline