Charles Lambert's "Social Theory"

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This paper compares and contrasts social theory with classical theory, noting that a comparison of the two brings together a modern view that man is his surrounding with the classical view that man makes his own surroundings. The paper outlines the differences between the two theories but also points out that both theories are connected in their basic need for understanding man's relationship with himself and within society and that both theories observe the interactions of man.

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"American social theory varies from European social theory in that Americans are self reliant in the observations of their surroundings. We do not look far beyond the obvious. We study our surrounding and base our perceptions on the immediate rather than the past. European social theory takes into account the ramifications of our past colliding with our present. This collision develops into the social theories that govern our actions. In European social theory, there is still a certain about of classical rhetoric that is used to permeate the observances of the present."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Borlagdan, Joseph. "Social Theory in the Real World." Journal of Sociology. Vol. 39, (2003): 71-76.
• Dant, Tim. "Critical Social Theory." Canadian Journal of Sociology. Vol. 30 (2005): 3-11.
• Fitzhugh, Ben. "Social theory in Archaeology & Anthrpological Perspectives on Technology." American Antiquity. Vol. 67 (2002): 60-67.
• Lemert, Charles. Social theory: the multicultural and classic readings. Boulder, CO: Westview Press, 1999.

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