Social Theory

A New Introduction

Mark Murphy (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

XIV, 314 Seiten

2021 | 1st ed. 2021
Springer International Publishing (Verlag)
978-3-030-78323-5 (ISBN)

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This textbook delivers a new thematic introduction to social theory that explores theoretical issues in their contemporary social contexts. Each chapter is devoted to a specific thematic area, including the state, governance, the economy, civil society, culture, language, knowledge, the self, emotions, the body, and social justice. Each chapter details the key issues for debate and the relevant theories while linking those debates and theories to everyday life. Distributed throughout the chapters are focused sections on key concepts and their research applications, alongside helpful additional detail including a glossary, further suggested readings, chapter summaries, and questions for discussion. The book also provides useful information on key theoretical movements such as feminism, Marxism, and post-structuralism, as well as biographies of key theorists. As such, it reflects the breadth of social theory and its interdisciplinary nature by drawing on thinkers not just from sociology, but also from philosophy, history, literature, geography, cultural and gender studies.

The book's logical structure and clear pedagogical features make it an appealing and accessible introductory text for students new to social theory. The chapters demonstrate the relevance of social theory to everyday life, such that readers can understand and actively engage with key concepts.

Mark Murphy is Reader in Education & Public Policy, School of Education, University of Glasgow. His published work includes two books on Social Theory and Education.

1. Introduction.- 2. The State.- 3. Governance.- 4. The Economy.- 5. Civil Society.- 6. Culture.- 7. Language.- 8. Knowledge.- 9. Self.- 10. Emotions.- 11. The Body.- 12. Social Justice.- 13. Conclusion.

Erscheinungsdatum	24.08.2021
Zusatzinfo	XIV, 314 p.
Verlagsort	Cham
Sprache	englisch
Maße	155 x 235 mm
Gewicht	504 g
Themenwelt	Geisteswissenschaften ► Philosophie
	Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie ► Allgemeines / Lexika
	Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie ► Allgemeine Soziologie
Schlagworte	Classical Social Theory • contemporary social theory • social analysis • Social Analysis • Sociological Thought • Theory in the social sciences
ISBN-10	3-030-78323-5 / 3030783235
ISBN-13	978-3-030-78323-5 / 9783030783235
Zustand	Neuware