Social theory books

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Unrivalled in scope and depth, and prepared by one of the acknowledged giants of contemporary social theory, this...  Read More >>

The explication of these centrifugal tendencies is at the core of White's analysis and will be of considerable interest...  Read More >>

Revealing the hard facts about how we view men and women in our society, this work explores why the gender war and...  Read More >>

This volume spans past, present and future approaches to the sociological study of sport. It includes both a selection...  Read More >>

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An introduction to the work of Habermas, showing how his theories provide opportunites for new thinking on many...  Read More >>

Analyses recent cooperation between Christianity and Marxism after earlier years of antagonism. Discusses the nature...  Read More >>

This book provides an indispensable introduction to the most significant figures in contemporary social theory....  Read More >>

This eight-volume anthology, comprising some 150 authoritative articles and book selections offers an unrivalled...  Read More >>

This work explores the meaning and implications of professionalism as a form of social organization. Eliot Freidson...  Read More >>

Marketizing Social Policy in China examines the impact of a shift to market principles in the critical sector of...  Read More >>

This volume develops and illustrates a general theory of valuation explaining why people endorse or reject value...  Read More >>

Focusing on family, community and social change, he has cascaded ideas, in the process coining new words, like 'meritocracy'....  Read More >>

Die internationale Zusammenarbeit und die immer weitere Öffnung der Nationalstaaten führen zu einem grundlegenden...  Read More >>

An introduction to the work of Habermas, showing how his theories provide opportunites for new thinking on many...  Read More >>

Health care reform has long been dominated by the techniques of mainstream economics and the constant application...  Read More >>

A landmark work by twelve leading critics and community leaders—essential reading for anyone interested in the history...  Read More >>

From the de-institutionalization of psychiatric hospitals to the privatization of prisons, the dramatic public policy...  Read More >>

This book provides an indispensable introduction to the most significant figures in contemporary social theory....  Read More >>

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Illustrates the practical benefits of social theory. This book offers an accessible, non-patronizing solution to...  Read More >>

Health care reform has long been dominated by the techniques of mainstream economics and the constant application...  Read More >>