Contested Knowledge: Social Theory Today
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In the fifth edition Contested Knowledge, social theorist Steven Seidman presents the latest topics in social theory and addresses the current shift of 'universalist theorists' to networks of clustered debates. Responds to current issues, debates, and new social movements Reviews sociological theory from a contemporary perspective Reveals how the universal theorist and the era of rival schools has been replaced by networks of clustered debates that are relatively 'autonomous' and interdisciplinary Features updates and in-depth discussions of the newest clustered debates in social theory--intimacy, postcolonial nationalism, and the concept of 'the other' Challenges social scientists to renew their commitment to the important moral and political role social knowledge plays in public life Accompanied by a companion website for students at www.wiley.com/go/seidman featuring chapter outlines and useful web links; an instructor site can also be accessed which features password-protected PowerPoint teaching slides
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1118227905
ISBN13:9781118227909
Release Date:August 2012
Publisher:Wiley-Blackwell
Length:364 Pages
Weight:1.28 lbs.
Dimensions:9.7" x 0.7" x 6.8"
Customer Reviews
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Great!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
This book saved me in my Sociological Theory class. It gives overviews of the theorists and their theories. Easy to read.
A good overview of social thoery with a theme
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
In this book, Seidman displays the arc of sociological theory, starting with Comte and the Founding Fathers of sociology (Marx, Durkheim, & Weber). He then moves through to more contemporary theory, including post-structuralism (post-modernism). The purpose beghind this book is to look for the moral beliefs that are inevitably imbedded in any abstract theory of sociology. It is only one book, so it would be impossible for him to cover everything, but he does provide a starting point, and a very good one at that. I HIGHLY recomend reading the biographical information at the beginning of teh book, as it gives great insights into this work.
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