Intended for students of sociology, politics, anthropology and philosophy, this book serves as a general introduction to the development of social theory, outli

This second edition of Patrick Baert's widely acclaimed Social Theory in the Twentieth Century has been brought right up-to-date with cutting-edge developments

This second edition of Patrick Baert's widely acclaimed Social Theory in the Twentieth Century has been brought right up-to-date to offer an easy-to-read but pr

This book expands the sociological canon by introducing non-Western and female voices, and subjects the existing canon itself to critique. Including chapters on

The award-winning anthropologist Sherry B. Ortner draws on her longstanding interest in theories of cultural practice to rethink key concepts of culture, agency