From Enlightenment to Risk: Social Theory and Modern Societies

by Simon Clarke

This original new book offers a comprehensive introduction to social theories and how they are applied to contemporary social problems. It charts a critical path from Max Weber, the early Frankfurt School, through to the work of Michel Foucault, the concept of Postmodernism and current debates surrounding globalization, risk and network society. Exploring all the key ideas and thinkers, in addition to the most recent debates in the field, this book...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1403939535
• ISBN13: 9781403939531
• Release Date: October 2005
• Publisher: Red Globe Press
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.4" x 9.2"