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Social Theory in the Twentieth Century - Couverture rigide

Baert, Patrick

 
9780814713402: Social Theory in the Twentieth Century
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 0814713408 ISBN 13 : 9780814713402
Editeur : New York University Press, 1998

Synopsis

"I think this is an outstanding book. The coverage is comprehensive, the lines of thought and exposition are clear, and the level of discussion is very high yet remarkably lively and accessible. It has an underlying intellectual seriousness and engagement which shines out through the individual chapters, and the author's unwillingness to make do with secondary analyses and received ideas gives it a strength and freshness of approach which is extremely welcome."
--Professor William Outhwaite, University of Sussex
Social Theory in the Twentieth Century offers an easy-to-read but provocative account of the development of social theory. Patrick Baert covers a wide range of key figures and schools of thought, including Giddens, Foucault and Habermas. Written in a lively style and avoiding jargon, this book is aimed at students who wish to understand the main debates and dilemmas driving social theory.
Rather than providing a neutral summary of the different thinkers and theories, Baert challenges the conventional readings of social theory with new and original interpretations. In effect, he bridges the gap between philosophy and social theory by placing the theoretical views within wider historical traditions.
Social Theory in the Twentieth Century will undoubtedly become the standard introduction to social theory for students in sociology, politics, and anthropology.

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À propos de l'auteur

Patrick Baert is Director of Studies in Social and Political Sciences at King's College, Cambridge.

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Éditeur
New York University Press
Date d'édition
1998
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0814713408
ISBN 13 
9780814713402
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
256
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
gpsr@libri.de
gpsr@libri.de

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