Morality in classical European sociology
Subtitle: the denial of social plurality
By: Steven J. Thiele.
Series: Mellen studies in sociology ;; v. 12
Publisher: E. Mellen Press; Edwin Mellen Press
Published: 1996
Place of publication: Lewiston, N.Y
Language: eng
Number of pages: 164
Subjects: Durkheim, Emile, 1858-1917.; Marx, Karl, 1818-1883.; Weber, Max, 1864-1920.; Sociology -- Europe -- Moral and ethical aspects.; Sociology -- Europe -- History.
Description: "This commentary attempts to tie the interpretation closely to the original Essay rather than to the political charged reactions to that essay. Rather than a simplistic projection of future population growth and inevitable collapse, the Essay is a far subtler social theory of the relationships between sociocultural systems and their environments. The work includes commentary and criticism of Malthus' methodology, the materialist, evolutionary, and functional elements of his theory, as well as the application of his theory to understanding the nature of welfare programs and possibilities for social progress. Includes a reprint of the original essay by Malthus."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [151]-159) and index.