Contemporary Social Theory: An introduction

by Anthony Elliott

Book Overview

In this comprehensive, stylish and accessible introduction to contemporary social theory, Anthony Elliott examines the major social theoretical traditions. The first edition set new standards for introductory textbooks, such was the far-reaching sweep of social theorists discussed - including Theodor Adorno, Herbert Marcuse, Michel Foucault, Jacques Lacan, Jacques Derrida, Anthony Giddens, Pierre Bourdieu, Julia Kristeva, Jurgen Habermas, Judith...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415521378
• ISBN13: 9780415521376
• Release Date: January 2014
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 402 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.1"