Modern Social Theories: Selected American Writers is a book written by Charles Price Loomis that provides an in-depth analysis of the major social theories developed by American writers in the 20th century. The book covers a range of topics, including sociology, psychology, political science, and economics, and examines the works of prominent American theorists such as Talcott Parsons, C. Wright Mills, Erving Goffman, and Herbert Marcuse.The book is divided into four main sections, each of which focuses on a different social theory. The first section explores the functionalist theory of Talcott Parsons, which emphasizes the importance of social institutions in maintaining social order. The second section examines the critical theory of Herbert Marcuse, which challenges the status quo and advocates for radical social change.The third section analyzes the symbolic interactionist theory of Erving Goffman, which focuses on how individuals interact with one another and how these interactions shape social reality. The final section looks at the conflict theory of C. Wright Mills, which highlights the power struggles that exist within society and the ways in which these struggles shape social structures.Throughout the book, Loomis provides detailed explanations of each theory, as well as critical evaluations of their strengths and weaknesses. He also highlights the ways in which these theories have influenced contemporary social thought and provides suggestions for future research.Overall, Modern Social Theories: Selected American Writers is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the major social theories developed by American writers in the 20th century. It is an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of modern society and the ways in which social theories can help us make sense of it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
