: A prominent contributor known for his work on nine theoretical traditions and the diversity of contemporary theory.
: Exploration of power across macro, meso, and micro levels by Yingyao Wang and Simone Polillo.
The handbook is available through retailers like Amazon and Google Books . Handbook of Contemporary Sociological Theory
The Handbook of Contemporary Sociological Theory , edited by and published by Springer (2016), is structured to move beyond "rehashing old debates" and instead focuses on conceptualizing theory through its empirical applications and social levels of reality.
: Discussion on the macro-structure and culture of social life. Part III: A Coherent Social Universe : A prominent contributor known for his work
: An Associate Professor whose work emphasizes the link between meso-level forces (like organizations) and micro-level outcomes, such as mental health and suicide.
Focuses on the constraints and dynamics of the micro universe, looking at how local groups and organizations impact individual well-being and health. Key Authors & Perspectives The Handbook of Contemporary Sociological Theory , edited
: Analysis by Jonathan H. Turner on the forces that hold societies together or pull them apart.