Written by one of the foremost American authorities on sociological theory, Classical Sociological Theory gives readers a comprehensive overview of the history of classical sociological theory and the work of the major classical theorists. Key theories are integrated with biographical sketches of the lives of theorists to place readings in their personal and historical context for students. The fourth edition has been thoroughly updated and revised to include the work of Thorstein Veblen, as well as increased coverage of new secondary sources on classical works.