Understanding Contemporary Society: Theories of the Present is a comprehensive textbook to guide students through the complexities of social theory today. Over 30 chapters, written by an international team of contributors, demonstrate clearly the practical applications of social theory in making sense of the modern world. Students are both introduced to the most significant theories and guided through the major social developments which shape our lives. Key features of the book are: clearly structured and readable prose; bullet pointed summaries and annotated further reading for each topic;…mehr
Understanding Contemporary Society: Theories of the Present is a comprehensive textbook to guide students through the complexities of social theory today. Over 30 chapters, written by an international team of contributors, demonstrate clearly the practical applications of social theory in making sense of the modern world. Students are both introduced to the most significant theories and guided through the major social developments which shape our lives. Key features of the book are: clearly structured and readable prose; bullet pointed summaries and annotated further reading for each topic; makes complex issues accessible to undergraduates; focuses on relevance and practicality; chapter lay-out which is ideal for teaching and seminar readings.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Theory, Theorists and Themes - Gary Browning, Abigail Halcli and Frank Webster A User¿s Guide to Understanding the Present PART ONE: THEORIES Postmodernism - Christopher Norris A Guide for the Perplexed Post-Feminism - Mich[gr]ele Barrett Post-History - Krishan Kumar Living at the End Post-Marxism - Terrell Carver Post-Colonialism and Beyond - Don Robotham Reflexive Modernization - Ted Benton Narrative - Susan Stephenson Rational Choice Theory - John Scott Complexity Theory - Tim Blackman Contemporary Liberalism - Gary Browning Democracy - Nick Hewlett Liberal and Direct Communitarianism - Elizabeth Frazer New Thinking in International Relations - Kimberly Hutchings Utopia and Dystopia - Stephen Crook PART TWO: THEMES Post-Modernity - David Lyon Globalization - Barrie Axford Restructuring - Andy Kilmister Cities in the Global Economy - Saskia Sassen Cultural Studies - Rick Maxwell Intellectuals - Carl Boggs Higher Education - Frank Webster Mass Communication - Kaarle Nordenstreng The Web - Vincent Mosco Nationalism - Murray Low Islam - Sarah Ansari Cultural Pluralism Today - Avigail Eisenberg Families and Households - Mary Maynard The Body - Chris Shilling Intimate Choices - Ken Plummer Environmentalism - David Pepper Social Movements - Abigail Halcli Social Inequalities - Harriet Bradley Coming to Terms with Complexity
Theory, Theorists and Themes - Gary Browning, Abigail Halcli and Frank Webster A User¿s Guide to Understanding the Present PART ONE: THEORIES Postmodernism - Christopher Norris A Guide for the Perplexed Post-Feminism - Mich[gr]ele Barrett Post-History - Krishan Kumar Living at the End Post-Marxism - Terrell Carver Post-Colonialism and Beyond - Don Robotham Reflexive Modernization - Ted Benton Narrative - Susan Stephenson Rational Choice Theory - John Scott Complexity Theory - Tim Blackman Contemporary Liberalism - Gary Browning Democracy - Nick Hewlett Liberal and Direct Communitarianism - Elizabeth Frazer New Thinking in International Relations - Kimberly Hutchings Utopia and Dystopia - Stephen Crook PART TWO: THEMES Post-Modernity - David Lyon Globalization - Barrie Axford Restructuring - Andy Kilmister Cities in the Global Economy - Saskia Sassen Cultural Studies - Rick Maxwell Intellectuals - Carl Boggs Higher Education - Frank Webster Mass Communication - Kaarle Nordenstreng The Web - Vincent Mosco Nationalism - Murray Low Islam - Sarah Ansari Cultural Pluralism Today - Avigail Eisenberg Families and Households - Mary Maynard The Body - Chris Shilling Intimate Choices - Ken Plummer Environmentalism - David Pepper Social Movements - Abigail Halcli Social Inequalities - Harriet Bradley Coming to Terms with Complexity
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