Roger Sibeons distinctive new book forms part of a movement towards what manyothers have referred to as the return to sociological theory and method.Offering bo... » 

Roger Sibeons distinctive new book forms part of a movement towards what manyothers have referred to as the return to sociological theory and method.Offering both description and critique of contemporary theoretical andillustrative empirical materials the goal of this book is a renewal ofsociology and social theory that will facilitate worthwhile social knowledgethat contributes to an understanding of the practical problems of making senseof social theory. «