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Introducing Social Theory
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Ideal for students of sociology at all levels, from A-level to undergraduate, and anyone seeking an accessible introduction to social theory without intimidation.
This revised edition of this extremely popular introduction to social theory has been carefully and thoroughly updated with the latest developments in this continually changing field.
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This revised edition of this extremely popular introduction to social theory has been carefully and thoroughly updated with the latest developments in this continually changing field. Written in a refreshingly lucid and engaging style, Introducing Social Theory provides readers with a wide-ranging, well-organized, and thematic introduction to all the major thinkers, issues, and debates in classical and contemporary social theory.
Introducing Social Theory traces the development of social theorizing from the classical ideas about modernity of Durkheim, Marx, and Weber, right up to a uniquely accessible review of the contemporary theoretical controversies in sociology that surround post-colonialism, gender and feminist theories, and public sociology.
The ideal textbook for students of sociology at all levels, from A-level to undergraduates, Introducing Social Theory is remarkably easy to follow and understand. This new edition lives up to its predecessors' goal that students need never be intimidated by social theory again.
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Peter Chua praises the book as a 'real treasure' for its clarity, succinctness, and focus on essential aspects of sociological theories, especially noting its new insights into public sociology and modernity. Patrick Baert calls it 'excellent' for introducing the complexity of social theory and recommends it strongly. Sociological Research Online describes it as a 'cool, charming book' that students and lecturers will enjoy.
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ISBN: 9781509505050
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 17 November 2017
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Polity Press
Edition: 3rd edition
Audience: Tertiary education
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Spine width: 15.0mm
Width: 150.0mm
Height: 229.0mm
Weight: 363g
Pages: 280
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Pip Jones is a former Principal Lecturer in Sociology at Anglia Ruskin University
Liz Bradbury is a Principal Lecturer in Sociology at Anglia Ruskin University
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