Social theory books

Each chapter in this unique collection takes seriously Bauman's analysis of modernity as 'liquid', throwing new...  Read More >>

This book will compare the approach and works of Norbert Elias, well known for his analysis of the civilizing process,...  Read More >>

Precarious Japany reflects on how the Japanese are experiencing insecurity in the contemporary era of nagging recession,...  Read More >>

How do individuals perceive the increasingly open-ended nature of mediated surveillance? In what ways are mediated...  Read More >>

Examines the philosophical, sociological and jurisprudential aspects of Gambattista Vico's theory of law. This book...  Read More >>

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Taking the so-called subprime mortgage crisis as her case study, Janet Roitman analyzes ""crisis"" as a narrative...  Read More >>

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This book offers empirical and theoretical research in the field of social and legal norms and provides inspiration...  Read More >>

Jan De Vos's second book on psychologization argues that psychology IS psychologization, a phenomenon traced back...  Read More >>

Taking the so-called subprime mortgage crisis as her case study, Janet Roitman analyzes ""crisis"" as a narrative...  Read More >>

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Learning Trajectories, Violence and Empowerment amongst Adult Basic Skills Learners offers deep insights into the...  Read More >>

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This volume explores informal structures and practices in Eastern Europe and whether these are different from informality...  Read More >>

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Makes an important contribution to the literature of risk research.  Read More >>

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