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Originally published in 2003, Critical Visions develops a wide-ranging analysis of key issues and debates in contemporary social theory. Drawing social theory, cultural studies, and psychoanalysis together in a bold configuration, the book challenges the widespread view that social theory seems to have lost its way as a result of the diversification of conceptual approaches. The book includes critical readings of the terrain of contemporary social theory and theorists. Questions relating to the globalization of risk, citizenship, morality and ethics, politics and norms, and sexuality and desire are all explored.

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Author:   Anthony Elliott
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.540kg
ISBN:  

9781138354388

ISBN 10:   1138354384
Pages:   242
Publication Date:   14 February 2019
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

The Direction of Social Theory is Always New: Series Editor’s Foreword Preface and Acknowledgements Introduction: Interdisciplinary Studies and the Fortunes of Sociology Part I: Interventions in Contemporary Social Theory 1. Risk and Reflexivity: Ulrich Beck 2. Social Theory and Politics in the Writings of Anthony Giddens 3. Jacques Lacan as a Social Theorist 4. Subjectivity, Culture, Autonomy: Cornelius Castoriadis 5. Habermas, Kristeva, and Global Transformations in the Public Sphere Part II: Central Issues in Contemporary Social Theory 6. Sexualities: Social Theory and the Crisis of Identity 7. The Reinvention of Citizenship 8. Politics and Social Theory 9. Social Theory, Morality, and Ethics References Index About the Author

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