Social theory books

Achievement meritorious enough to generate discussion covers considerable territory. This book concentrates on one...  Read More >>

What is a secret? Barbour argues that it is the central element of our contemporary political experience. Reflecting...  Read More >>

A guide to the thinkers and the ideas that will shape the future  Read More >>

This book is the first full critical history of incognito social investigation texts – in other words, works detailing...  Read More >>

A collection of new essays on Auguste Comte by leading Comte scholars, social theorists, philosophers and intellectual...  Read More >>

Der Sammelband verbindet Stimmen aus Theorie und Praxis zu einem Dialog über Herausforderungen des Kindeswohls in...  Read More >>

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Each of the chapters positions the subject of masculinity and disability as a site of cultural pedagogy by affirming...  Read More >>

Despite established social, political and cultural differences over 50 early modern era alpine valley communities...  Read More >>

A tribute to Marilyn Strathern, among the most creative and celebrated contemporary anthropologists. Brings some...  Read More >>

Employing a previously neglected perspective on the construction and communication of national identity, this book...  Read More >>

As modern societies become increasingly individualistic, this fascinating book examines how we can maintain and...  Read More >>

A tribute to Marilyn Strathern, among the most creative and celebrated contemporary anthropologists. Brings some...  Read More >>

This is the first handbook devoted entirely to leisure theory, charting the history and philosophy of leisure, theories...  Read More >>

This book applies anthropological, sociological and political concepts to the recent history of Iran to explore...  Read More >>

Michael Roslon legt eine historisch-genealogische Klärung der beiden Begriffe des Rituals und des Spiels mittels...  Read More >>

A comprehensive anthology of excerpts from original works of sociological theory.  Read More >>

This book pursues the theoretical aim of shedding light on the old question raised by Max Weber about the relation...  Read More >>

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This book engages with a critical perspective on gender equality and quality of life. It provides a comprehensive...  Read More >>

A landmark study of urban society, reissued for the 40th anniversary of the original publication with a new epilogue...  Read More >>

This special issue is animated by the necessary entanglement of theory and history, the cortical relationship between...  Read More >>

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