Social Theory in a Changing World
Conceptions of Modernity
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology
| Author: | Gerard Delanty | ISBN: | 9780745666181 |
| Publisher: | Wiley | Publication: | May 8, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Polity | Language: | English |
| Author: | Gerard Delanty |
| ISBN: | 9780745666181 |
| Publisher: | Wiley |
| Publication: | May 8, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Polity |
| Language: | English |
This book provides a critical assessment of contemporary social theory for students in the social sciences. Delanty examines the writings of a number of key contemporary thinkers, including Habermas, Foucault, Bauman, Touraine, Giddens and Beck, and provides a clear account of the strengths and limitations of their work.
This book provides a critical assessment of contemporary social theory for students in the social sciences. Delanty examines the writings of a number of key contemporary thinkers, including Habermas, Foucault, Bauman, Touraine, Giddens and Beck, and provides a clear account of the strengths and limitations of their work.
