Blackwell Companion to Social Theory (Wiley Blackwell Companions to Sociology) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0631184015 ISBN 13: 9780631184010

Publisher: Wiley–Blackwell, 1996

Synopsis

The Blackwell Companion to Social Theory brings together leading scholars from around the world to provide the first truly international overview of the major developments in twentieth–century Western social thought. Edited and introduced by Bryan S. Turner, this volume aims not only to chart the main thinkers, schools and movements within contemporary social theory, but also to identify points of convergence and possibly synthesis, particularly between North American and European traditions.

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Review:

"This is an unrivalled collection of essays on social theory from the classical to the postmodern period. It keeps one up to date without abandoning the foundational issues that tie society, politics, culture, gender, and race. Each contributor has fashioned a remarkably responsible account of the topic at hand along with invaluable bibliographic guides." John O Neill, York University, Toronto

"The striking motif of this revised reader–friendly companion is Bryan Turner s welcome dismissal of decorative theory that is cultural theory which has become an end in itself. He urges a return to historical and comparative studies reflected by new chapters on social anthropology and the body." Ray Pahl, University of Kent

Synopsis:

This wide-ranging companion to contemporary social theory aims to provide a thorough guide to a vigorous and often complex field. The contributors are international and the book is set firmly within a global context, covering continental European, North American and British social theory in a series of interlinked chapters. It should become a crucial resource for all students and scholars of the field.

About this edition

• Publisher: Wiley–Blackwell
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0631184015
• ISBN 13: 9780631184010
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 512
• Editor: Turner Bryan S.