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Critical social theories : an introduction

Title
Critical social theories : an introduction / Ben Agger.
Author
Agger, Ben.
Publication
  • New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2013]
  • ©2013

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Description
xiii, 258 pages; 24 cm
Summary
Third edition includes updates pertaining to the Arab Spring, social media, and the global financial crisis, as well as other matters.
Subject
  • Sociology > Philosophy
  • Sociology > Methodology
Genre/Form
Informational works.
Note
  • Previously published: Boulder, CO : Paradigm Publishers, ©2006.
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (pages 225-245) and index.
Contents
The disciplinary positioning of theory -- The politics of grand narratives I : theorizing postmodernity -- The politics of grand narratives II : from Derrida to difference theory -- The critical theory of the Frankfurt School -- Feminist theory -- Cultural studies -- Critiques of critical social theory -- Critical social theory : applications and implications -- The Sixties at 40 : renewing public sociology in the 21st century -- De-rationalization, regression, and the challenges to social theory.
Call Number
HM585
ISBN
  • 9780199300808 (paperback)
  • 0199300801 (paperback)
LCCN
2014379363
OCLC
834436103
Author
Agger, Ben.
Title
Critical social theories : an introduction / Ben Agger.
Publisher
New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2013]
Copyright Date
©2013
Edition
Third edition.
Type of Content
text
Type of Medium
unmediated
Type of Carrier
volume
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 225-245) and index.
Research Call Number
*R-RMRR HM585 .A46 2013
JFE 14-990
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