Social Theory Now
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| Rating | : | 4.27 (987 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 022647528X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 416 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-11-04 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
It will be central to the discussion and teaching of contemporary social theory?for years to come.. Benzecry, Monika Krause, and Isaac Ariail Reed set a new course for sociologists, bringing together contributions from the most distinctive?sociological?traditions?in an ambitious survey of where social theory is today and where it might be going. Each chapter introduces a tradition and presents an agenda for further theoretical development. The book?provides a strategic window onto social theory based on current research, examining trends in classical traditions and the cutting edge of more recent approaches. The theoretical traditions p
“The world needs good social theory now more than ever, and this book is a great beginning. The ideas and arguments are young and fresh, ready to be incorporated as well as further developed by readers from all over the world and with different interests. Social Theory Now is perfect for use in undergraduate courses in all of the social sciences—from sociology to economics.”