Books in the Critical Assessments of Leading Sociologists series

George Herbert Mead is one of the central figures in American twentieth century sociology. These four volumes provide an essential critical guide to his thought and to his pivotal role in the professionalization of American sociology.

Talcott Parsons (1904-79) is widely regarded as one of the most important sociologists of the twentieth century. These four volumes provide an essential guide to the thought and work of this major sociologist.

This set of six volumes provide a full picture of the School by examining the important developments that have occured since the deaths of the original core of Frankfurt scholars. In particular the work of Jurgen Habermas is fully assessed

Outlines the cultural and historical context in which Simmel worked; reviews Simmel's most important writings; and examines his legacy to sociology by illuminating his links with Weber's theories and his relationship with Marxism.

This set traces Herbert Spencer's influence, from his contemporaries to the present day. Contributions come from across the social science disciplines and are often taken from sources which are difficult to access.

This third set of Critical Assessments on the foremost French Sociologist takes as its main focus writings since 1990. A broad, authoritative selection of articles which detail changes in interpreting Durkheim since the 1920s.

Bringing together renowned international scholars of Durkheim's sociology, this is the most authoritative and comprehensive collection of critical assessments on this key sociologist yet to be published.

The "Chicago School" was the first major school of sociology in the USA. This four-volume set presents texts and critical documents which situate the School in the development of a tradition and in the context of debates about North American sociology.