How Long to Read Main Currents in Sociological Thought: Volume 2

How Long Does it Take to Read Main Currents in Sociological Thought: Volume 2?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 36 minutes to read Main Currents in Sociological Thought: Volume 2 by Raymond Aron

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

This is the second of Raymond Aron's classic two-volume survey of the sociological tradition – arguably the definitive work of its kind. Aron explores the work of three figures who profoundly shaped sociology as it entered the twentieth century: Émile Durkheim, who continued Auguste Comte's quest for a science of society and a scientific validation of morality; Vilfredo Pareto, the Italian "neo-Machiavellian" who emphasized the oligarchic or elitist character of all societies; and the German sociologist Max Weber, who reflected critically on the prospects for human freedom in an age marked by bureaucratization and rationalization. Aron presents rich portraits of these three thinkers, drawing out the enduring insights that remain in their work. At the same time he reflects critically on Durkheim's project for a science of society, Pareto's critique of humanitarianism, and Weber's tragic pessimism. Above all the book is remarkable for demonstrating Aron’s lifelong indebtedness to and divergence from the thought of Max Weber, the sociologist par excellence, in Aron's view. This Routledge Classics edition includes an introduction by Daniel J. Mahoney and Brian C. Anderson. ? ?

How long is Main Currents in Sociological Thought: Volume 2?

Main Currents in Sociological Thought: Volume 2 by Raymond Aron is 268 pages long, and a total of 69,144 words.

This makes it 90% the length of the average book. It also has 85% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Main Currents in Sociological Thought: Volume 2 Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 17 minutes to read Main Currents in Sociological Thought: Volume 2 aloud.

What Reading Level is Main Currents in Sociological Thought: Volume 2?

Main Currents in Sociological Thought: Volume 2 is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

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