This comprehensive collection of classical sociological theory is adefinitive guide to the roots of sociology from its undisciplinedbeginnings to its current influence on contemporary sociologicaldebate.  Explores influential works of Marx, Durkheim, Weber, Mead,Simmel, Freud, Du Bois, Adorno, Marcuse, Parsons, and Merton Editorial introductions lend historical and intellectualperspective to the substantial readings Includes a new section with new readings on the immediate"pre-history" of sociological theory, including the Enlightenmentand de Tocqueville Individual reading selections are updated throughout