Understanding Contemporary Society - Theories of the Present (Paperback, Annotated edition)

Understanding Contemporary Society: Theories of the Present is a comprehensive textbook to guide students through the complexities of social theory today. Over 30 chapters, written by an international team of contributors, demonstrate clearly the practical applications of social theory in making sense of the modern world. Students are both introduced to the most significant theories and guided through the major social developments which shape our lives. Key features of the book are: clearly structured and readable prose; bullet pointed summaries and annotated further reading for each topic; makes complex issues accessible to undergraduates; focuses on relevance and practicality; chapter lay-out which is ideal for teaching and seminar readings.

General

Imprint:	Sage Publications Ltd
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	December 1999
First published:	2000
Editors:	Gary Browning • Abigail Halcli • Frank Webster
Dimensions:	242 x 170 x 36mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	520
Edition:	Annotated edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-7619-5926-7
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social theory Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Interdisciplinary studies > Cultural studies > General
LSN:	0-7619-5926-2
Barcode:	9780761959267

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