The New Social Theory Reader (2)

Synopsis

This is the first anthology to thematize the dramatic upward and downward shifts that have created the new social theory, and to present this new and exciting body of work in a thoroughly trans-disciplinary manner. In this revised second edition readers are provided with a much greater range of thinkers and perspectives, including new sections on such issues as imperialism, power, civilization clash, health and performance. The first section sets out the main schools of contemporary thought, from Habermas and Honneth on new critical theory, to Jameson and Hall on cultural studies, and Foucault and Bourdieu on poststructuralism. The sections that follow trace theory debates as they become more issues-based and engaged. They are:the post-foundational debates over morality, justice and epistemological truththe social meaning of nationalism, multiculturalism and globalizationidentity debates around gender, sexuality, race, the self and post-coloniality.This new edition provides more ample biographical and intellectual introductions to each thinker, and substantial introductions to each of the major sections. The editors introduce the volume with a newly revised, interpretive overview of social theory today.The New Social Theory Reader is an essential, reliable guide to current theoretical debates.

Copyright:

2008

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

464 Pages

ISBN-13:

9781000142969

Related ISBNs:

9781003060963, 9780415437707, 9780415437691

Publisher:

Taylor and Francis

Date of Addition:

12/08/23

Copyrighted By:

Steven Seidman and Jeffrey C. Alexander

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Art and Architecture, Education, Politics and Government, Sociology

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Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.

Edited by:

Steven Seidman

Edited by:

Jeffrey C. Alexander