Introducing Social Theory (eBook)

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

* 1. An Introduction to Sociological Theories

* 2. Marx and Marxism

* 3. Max Weber

* 4. Emile Durkheim

* 5. Interpretive Sociology: Action Theories

* 6. Language, Discourse and Power in Modernity: Jürgen Habermas and Michel Foucault

* 7. Social Structures and Social Action

* 8. Feminist and Gender Theories

* 9. Sociology and Its Publics

"This is a real treasure. This revised edition continues to focus on essential and practical aspects in major sociological theories. It introduces to readers - with clarity and succinctness - interlocking debates and themes in these theories. Moreover, it provides new exploration on theoretical practice in relations to public sociology and the uncertainties of modernity. I remain highly impressed!"
--Peter Chua, San Jose State University

"For a first taste of the complexity and richness of social theory, this book is excellent. This third edition includes discussions of cutting-edge material. Strongly recommended!"
--Patrick Baert, University of Cambridge

"This is a cool, charming book students and lecturers will enjoy from cover to end."
--Sociological Research Online