A Short Introduction to Social Theory - Couverture souple

 
9781621009283: A Short Introduction to Social Theory
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 1621009289 ISBN 13 : 9781621009283
Editeur : Nova Science Publishers Inc, 2012

Synopsis

This brief textbook provides a broad critical introduction to social theory in terms of its engagement with modernity and to a lesser extent, with post-modernity. It focuses on the major trends in social thinking, more than on the 'key figures' approach. The text covers the emergence of modern society and the diagnoses of social change and social order through Marx, Durkheim and Weber. It moves its analysis to the emergence of feminist theory. The book is also sensitised to the extent to which Euro-centric views were embedded in earlier social theories. The book explores structural functionalism, critical theory, symbolic interactionism as theories which have developed in more modern times. The book ends by exploring the impact of post-structuralism and postmodernism on social theory. The book triggers questions, suggestions for follow up and at the end of every chapter there is a list of assessments for students to evaluate the merits and shortcomings of social theory.

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À propos de l?auteur

Jason L. Powell (Associate Dean of Faculty, Coventry University, UK) and Sheying Chen (Pace University, New York, NY, USA)

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Éditeur
Nova Science Publishers Inc
Date d'édition
2012
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1621009289
ISBN 13 
9781621009283
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
77
Éditeur
Powell Jason L
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