Social theory for beginnersTreating social theory as an exciting intellectual journey in its own right, this new introductory-level textbook presents the key ideas and concepts in social theory together with an account of the intellectual background from which they emerged. Aimed at first-year undergraduates studying sociology and all related disciplines in the social sciences and humanities, it provides an introduction to the major questions and debates facing social theorists and sociologists. Clearly designed presentation and layout features help readers navigate their way around the material thus giving them the best chance of finding what they need quickly and easily. The book is supported by a companion website, containing additional materials for both students and lecturers using the book, which is available from the link above |
Contents
Chapter Two Wheredidsocialtheory | |
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Chapter Seven Social | |
Chapter Four Karl Marx capitalism and revolution | |
Weber rational capitalism | |
Chapter Six Talcott Parsons functionalism and the social | |
and the real lives | |
poststructuralist social theory | |
Habermas | |
theglobal | |
problem in contemporary social | |
Glossary | |
References | |
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