Grasp the important themes, perspectives, and theories of the field with CLASSICS OF ORGANIZATION THEORY, 8^th edition. This collection of the most enduring works in organization theory, written by distinguished theorists, describes what organization theory is, how it has developed, and how its development has coincided with events and changes in other fields. Authored by Jay Shafritz, published by Cengage Learning on January 1, 2015, this edition spans 496 pages and offers invaluable insights into the evolution of organizational studies.