Social Theory - 9780367719364

Taylor & Francis

Social TheoryA guide to central thinkers\nAuthor(s): Peter Beilharz\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780367719364, 978-0367719364\nSynopsis\n'An alluvial goldfield of social theorists - nuggets lying around all over the place.'\n\nBob Connell\n\nWho's who in the social theory zoo? This book introduces some of the leading social theorists in short, lively entries by leading Australian scholars. Social Theory covers thinkers from Althusser to Williams, by locals from Alexander to Yeatman.\n\nFor beginner and enthusiast alike, it gives a sense of the state of the art in classical and modern social theory. \n\nSocial Theory is an indispensable reference for undergraduates, postgraduates, academics and anyone else interested in the ideas behind social and political theory and cultural studies today.