Introducing Social Theory

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Written in a refreshingly lucid and engaging style and with wide-ranging appeal, Introducing Social Theory provides the reader with a coherent, well-organised and thematic introduction to all the major thinkers, issues and debates in classical and contemporary social theory. Traces the development of social theorizing from the classical ideas about modernity of Durkheim, Marx and Weber to contemporary theoretical controversies. Provides a cogent and highly readable account of the debates at the heart of social theorising today. Clearly explains the ideas of Foucault, Bauman, Habermas, Beck and Giddens. This book is remarkably easy to follow and understand - students need never be intimidated by social theory again! Visit the supporting website at www.polity.co.uk/jones

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