Contested Knowledge
Social Theory Today
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology
| Author: | Steven Seidman | ISBN: | 9781444358827 |
| Publisher: | Wiley | Publication: | September 23, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Wiley-Blackwell | Language: | English |
| Author: | Steven Seidman |
| ISBN: | 9781444358827 |
| Publisher: | Wiley |
| Publication: | September 23, 2011 |
| Imprint: | Wiley-Blackwell |
| Language: | English |
Contested Knowledge is a well-established text offering up-to-date perspectives on social theory by one of the most important thinkers of our time. This fourth edition includes an exploration of globalization and a new section on the theories of global and world order. It provides a thoughtful and rigorous, yet highly accessible and reader-friendly account of social theory.
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Responds to current issues, debates, and new social movements
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Reviews sociological theory from a truly contemporary perspective
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Examines both classical and contemporary theories
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Combines social analysis and moral advocacy to demonstrate how social theory contributes to the making of a better world
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Challenges social scientists to renew their commitment to the important moral and political role social knowledge plays in public life
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A thoughtful and rigorous, yet highly accessible and reader-friendly account of social theory
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An accompanying website containing additional support for lecturers and students is available at www.blackwellpublishing.com/seidman
Contested Knowledge is a well-established text offering up-to-date perspectives on social theory by one of the most important thinkers of our time. This fourth edition includes an exploration of globalization and a new section on the theories of global and world order. It provides a thoughtful and rigorous, yet highly accessible and reader-friendly account of social theory.
-
Responds to current issues, debates, and new social movements
-
Reviews sociological theory from a truly contemporary perspective
-
Examines both classical and contemporary theories
-
Combines social analysis and moral advocacy to demonstrate how social theory contributes to the making of a better world
-
Challenges social scientists to renew their commitment to the important moral and political role social knowledge plays in public life
-
A thoughtful and rigorous, yet highly accessible and reader-friendly account of social theory
-
An accompanying website containing additional support for lecturers and students is available at www.blackwellpublishing.com/seidman
