Central themes in the work of Marx, Weber and Durkheim

1. Explain the central focus of Marx’s Sociology, addressing what core variables are the most critical for a Marxist sociological analysis (20%); ll Explain the central focus of Weber’s Sociology, addressing what core variables are the most critical for a Weberian sociological analysis (20%); III. Explain the central focus of Durkheim’s Sociology, addressing what core variables are the most critical for a Durkheimian sociological analysis (20%); IV. Comparison: Briefly summarize the role(s) of class in the work of Marx, Weber, and Durkheim. What are the similarities of these perspectives on class (20%); What are the differences (20%)?