Contemporary Social Theory: An Introduction

ISBN-13: 9781032132624 / Angielski / Miękka / 2021 / 442 str.

Anthony Elliott

Opis

Fully revised and updated, the book examines the major theoretical traditions from the Frankfurt School to posthumanism, and from feminism and post-structuralism to globalization theory and beyond.

Spis treści

1. The textures of society  2. The contemporary relevance of the classics  3. The Frankfurt School  4. Structuralism  5. Post-structuralism  6. Theories of structuration  7. Contemporary critical theory  8. Feminism and post-feminist theory  9. Postmodernity  10. Networks, risks, liquids  11. Globalization  12. The digital revolution: posthumanism and beyond  Afterword: social theory today and towards 2050

O autorze

Anthony Elliott is Research Professor of Sociology at the University of South Australia, where he is Dean of External Engagement and Executive Director of the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence and Network.