Introducing Social Theory: Third edition

ISBN-13: 9781509505043 / Angielski / Twarda / 2017 / 280 str.

Jones, Pip

Opis

This revised edition of this extremely popular introduction to social theory has been carefully and thoroughly updated with the latest developments in this continually changing field. Written in a refreshingly lucid and engaging style, Introducing Social Theory provides readers with a wide-ranging, well organized and thematic introduction to all the major thinkers, issues and debates in classical and contemporary social theory.

Introducing Social Theory traces the development of social theorizing from the classical ideas about modernity of Durkheim, Marx and Weber, right up to a uniquely accessible review of contemporary theoretical controversies in sociology surrounding postcolonialism, gender and feminist theories, and public sociology.

Introducing Social Theory is the ideal textbook for students at all levels taking courses in sociology, from A-level students to undergraduates, who are looking to engage with social theory. Remarkably easy to follow and understand, the new edition lives up to its predecessors' goal that students need never be intimidated by social theory again.

Recenzje

"This is a real treasure. This revised edition continues to focus on essential and practical aspects in major sociological theories. It introduces to readers – with clarity and succinctness – interlocking debates and themes in these theories. Moreover, it provides new exploration on theoretical practice in relations to public sociology and the uncertainties of modernity. I remain highly impressed!"
Peter Chua, San Jose State University

"For a first taste of the complexity and richness of social theory, this book is excellent. This third edition includes discussions of cutting–edge material. Strongly recommended!"
Patrick Baert, University of Cambridge

Spis treści

• 1. An Introduction to Sociological Theories
• 2. Marx and Marxism
• 3. Max Weber
• 4. Emile Durkheim
• 5. Interpretive Sociology: Action Theories
• 6. Language, Discourse and Power in Modernity: Jürgen Habermas and Michel Foucault
• 7. Social Structures and Social Action
• 8. Feminist and Gender Theories
• 9. Sociology and Its Publics

O autorze

Pip Jones is a former Principal Lecturer in Sociology at Anglia Ruskin University
Liz Bradbury is a Principal Lecturer in Sociology at Anglia Ruskin University