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Short Introduction to Social Theory
Powell J.L.
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Description for Short Introduction to Social Theory
Paperback. Editor(s): Powell, Jason L. Num Pages: 77 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 227 x 154 x 6. Weight in Grams: 154.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
77
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
Number of Pages
77
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781621009283
SKU
V9781621009283
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