"I think this is an outstanding book. The coverage is
comprehensive, the lines of thought and exposition are clear, and
the level of discussion is very high yet remarkably lively and
accessible. It has an underlying intellectual seriousness and
engagement which shines out through the individual chapters, and
the author's unwillingness to make do with secondary analyses and
received ideas gives it a strength and freshness of approach which
is extremely welcome."
--"Professor William Outhwaite, University of Sussex"
Social Theory in the Twentieth Century offers an easy-to-read
but provocative account of the development of social theory.
Patrick Baert covers a wide range of key figures and schools of
thought, including Giddens, Foucault and Habermas. Written in a
lively style and avoiding jargon, this book is aimed at students
who wish to understand the main debates and dilemmas driving social
theory.
Rather than providing a neutral summary of the different
thinkers and theories, Baert challenges the conventional readings
of social theory with new and original interpretations. In effect,
he bridges the gap between philosophy and social theory by placing
the theoretical views within wider historical traditions.
Social Theory in the Twentieth Century will undoubtedly become
the standard introduction to social theory for students in
sociology, politics, and anthropology.
General
Imprint: |
New York University Press
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
August 1998 |
First published: |
August 1998 |
Authors: |
Patrick Baert
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 18mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
256 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-8147-1340-2 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Sociology, social studies >
General
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LSN: |
0-8147-1340-8 |
Barcode: |
9780814713402 |
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