Social Theory and Modern Sociology
In this book, Anthony Giddens addresses a range of issues concerning current developments in social theory, relating them to the prospects for sociology in the closing decades of the twentieth century.

Composed fo closely integrated papers, all written over the past four years, the book inlcudes seven essays not previously published, plus two that have not appeared in English before.

In assessing the likely future evoltuion of sociology in particular, and the social sciences in general, the author both draws upon ideas established in his more abstract theoretical writings and examines critically competing traditions of thought.

THose looking for an accessible introduction to Giddens's writings will find in this book a set of clear expositions of his basic ideas. By situating these ideas in relation to the critical assessment of the view of others, however, the auhtor providews new sources of insights into the distinctiveness of his own claims.

This work will be essential reading for anyone interested in the development of social theory during the present period, and will appeal to a sutdent and professional audience in sociology, anthropology, and political science and philosophy.

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Social Theory and Modern Sociology
In this book, Anthony Giddens addresses a range of issues concerning current developments in social theory, relating them to the prospects for sociology in the closing decades of the twentieth century.

Composed fo closely integrated papers, all written over the past four years, the book inlcudes seven essays not previously published, plus two that have not appeared in English before.

In assessing the likely future evoltuion of sociology in particular, and the social sciences in general, the author both draws upon ideas established in his more abstract theoretical writings and examines critically competing traditions of thought.

THose looking for an accessible introduction to Giddens's writings will find in this book a set of clear expositions of his basic ideas. By situating these ideas in relation to the critical assessment of the view of others, however, the auhtor providews new sources of insights into the distinctiveness of his own claims.

This work will be essential reading for anyone interested in the development of social theory during the present period, and will appeal to a sutdent and professional audience in sociology, anthropology, and political science and philosophy.

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Social Theory and Modern Sociology

Social Theory and Modern Sociology

by Anthony Giddens
Social Theory and Modern Sociology

Social Theory and Modern Sociology

by Anthony Giddens

Overview

In this book, Anthony Giddens addresses a range of issues concerning current developments in social theory, relating them to the prospects for sociology in the closing decades of the twentieth century.

Composed fo closely integrated papers, all written over the past four years, the book inlcudes seven essays not previously published, plus two that have not appeared in English before.

In assessing the likely future evoltuion of sociology in particular, and the social sciences in general, the author both draws upon ideas established in his more abstract theoretical writings and examines critically competing traditions of thought.

THose looking for an accessible introduction to Giddens's writings will find in this book a set of clear expositions of his basic ideas. By situating these ideas in relation to the critical assessment of the view of others, however, the auhtor providews new sources of insights into the distinctiveness of his own claims.

This work will be essential reading for anyone interested in the development of social theory during the present period, and will appeal to a sutdent and professional audience in sociology, anthropology, and political science and philosophy.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780804713566
Publisher: Stanford University Press
Publication date: 06/01/1987
Edition description: 1
Pages: 312
Product dimensions: 6.03(w) x 8.95(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Anthony Giddens is Director of the London School of Economics and Political Science. He was formerly Professor of Sociology and Fellow of King's College at the University of Cambridge.

Table of Contents

Preface.

1. What Do Sociologists Do?.

2. Nine Theses on the Future of Sociology.

3. The Social Sciences and Philosophy – Trends in Recent Social Theory.

4. Structuralism, Post-Structuralism and the Production of Culture.

5. Erving Goffman as a Systematic Social Theorist.

6. Time and Social Organization.

7. Nation-States and Violence.

8. Social Theory and Problems of Macroeconomics.

9. Out of the Orrery: E.P.Thompson on Consciousness and History.

10. Reason Without Revolution? Heberman's Theory of Communicative Action.

11. Alvin Gouldner and the Intellenctuals.

12. The Perils of Punditry: Gorz and the End of the Working Class.

Index.

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