The Routledge companion to social theory /

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Imprint:London ; New York : Routledge, 2010.
Description:1 online resource (xiv, 327 pages)
Language:English
Series:Routledge companions
Routledge companions.
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Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/12011747
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Other authors / contributors:Elliott, Anthony, 1964-
Mendelson, Daniel, 1975-
ISBN:9780203864012
0203864018
9780415470155
0415470153
9780415470162
0415470161
1135188955
9781135188955
1282443399
9781282443396
9786612443398
6612443391
Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
English.
Print version record.
Summary:A collection of introductory essays by an international range of contributors giving an insightful overview of classical and contemporary social theory.
Other form:Print version: Routledge companion to social theory. London ; New York : Routledge, 2010 9780415470155
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The Routledge Companion to Social Theory provides an authoritative, comprehensive and provocative introduction to the key traditions of thought in social theory today. This ground-breaking reference work brings together major contributors, both established and emergent new voices, to reflect on the ways in which social theory sheds light on the contemporary social world. Represented are:

the traditions of classical social thought

symbolic interactionism

psychoanalysis

structuralism, post-structuralism and postmodernism

identity theories

globalization theories.

The Routledge Companion to Social Theory is designed to give a sense of the complexities of both classical and contemporary social theory. Including a helpful glossary of key terms and theorists, this accessible guide is essential reading for students and professionals in social theory, sociology, philosophy, cultural studies, women's studies and politics.

Physical Description:1 online resource (xiv, 327 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780203864012
0203864018
9780415470155
0415470153
9780415470162
0415470161
1135188955
9781135188955
1282443399
9781282443396
9786612443398
6612443391