Social theory books

Modernity was supposed to be the period in human history when the fears that pervaded social life in the past could...  Read More >>

Talking about information explosion, this third edition takes a sceptical look at what thinkers mean when they refer...  Read More >>

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Greg Smith's book traces the emergence of Goffman as a sociological virtuoso, and offers a compact guide both to...  Read More >>

Greg Smith's book traces the emergence of Goffman as a sociological virtuoso, and offers a compact guide both to...  Read More >>

Imagine If clearly and succinctly sets out steps necessary for activists to achieve their objectives in a manner...  Read More >>

Explores the theory of social choice. This book aims to introduce students to the various methods of aggregating...  Read More >>

A voice on late night radio tells you that a fast food joint injects its food with drugs that make men impotent....  Read More >>

This introductory text explores the theory of social choice. Written as a primer suitable for advanced undergraduates...  Read More >>

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Paul Spicker's new book takes the three founding principles of the French Revolution - Liberty, Equality, Fraternity...  Read More >>

This accessible text provides a comprehensive overview of globalization and its consequences from the perspective...  Read More >>

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This accessible text provides a comprehensive overview of globalization and its consequences from the perspective...  Read More >>

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Provides the student with an anthology of key texts on the broad range of social scientific theories of religion....  Read More >>

A study of localism in policing in the U.S. in relation to national and international developments.  Read More >>

A study of localism in policing in the U.S. in relation to national and international developments.  Read More >>

Through a series of ethnographic case studies, Aihwa Ong reconceptualizes neoliberalism as an extraordinarily malleable...  Read More >>

Through a series of ethnographic case studies, Aihwa Ong reconceptualizes neoliberalism as an extraordinarily malleable...  Read More >>

Normensetzung und soziale Kontrolle sind Grundkategorien im soziologischen Verständnis von Gesellschaft. Auch die...  Read More >>

A guide to the three pivotal figures in the classical tradition. It explains the key ideas of these thinkers and...  Read More >>

An anthology applying Judith Butler's theories to religion. It uses her work to investigate a variety of topics...  Read More >>

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