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Ratings : ★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
Genre : Sociology / Social Sciences / Theory / Non-Fiction / Academic

Review:
''Discovering Sociology by John Rex is a comprehensive and engaging exploration of sociological theory and method. Rex, a distinguished professor of sociology at the University of Warwick, offers readers a systematic introduction to the key concepts, approaches, and thinkers that shape the discipline. The book is divided into three parts: Part I examines the relationship between sociology and the layperson, discussing the importance of theory, social statistics, and the main types of sociological theory in Britain and beyond. Part II focuses on the 'grand masters' of sociology, including Max Weber, Emile Durkheim, Karl Marx, Bronislaw Malinowski, Friedrich Engels, and C. Wright Mills. Part III explores contemporary theoretical themes and offers a retrospective and prospective view of sociological theory. The Times Literary Supplement praised the book as 'exciting and stimulating reading for both the layman and those seriously interested or involved in the subject.' Rex's writing is clear, insightful, and accessible, making this book an ideal resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in understanding how society works. Essential reading for students of sociology and the social sciences.''