Introduction to Critical Theory: Horkheimer to Habermas - Softcover

Held, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0520041755 ISBN 13: 9780520041752

Publisher: University of California Press, 1980

Synopsis

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About this title

Review:

′The best introduction to, and analysis of the work of the leading figures in the ′Frankfurt School′ that has yet appeared. It should become the standard work in the field.′ Political Studies

′An important and usefu book.′ Journal of the History of Sociology

′The book is clearly written, packed with information and biographical references, and most of all, well–organized.′ Contemporary Sociology

′David Held′s book presents the major strands of critical theory in an accessible and comprehensive form ... a valuable presentation and evaluation of the thought of the Frankfurt School and some of its critics.′ Political Studies

From the Back Cover:

In this book David Held provides a much-needed introduction to, and evaluation of, critical theory. He is concerned mainly with the thought of the Frankfurt school - Horkheimer, Adorno, Marcuse, in particular - and with Habermas, one of Europe's leading contemporary thinkers.

About this edition

• Publisher: University of California Press
• Publication date: 1980
• ISBN 10: 0520041755
• ISBN 13: 9780520041752
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 514