Beginning classical social theory
by Marcel Stoetzler, Peter Barry
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Beginning classical social theory introduces students and educated general readers to thirteen key social theorists by way of examining a single, exemplary text by each author, ranging from Comte to Adorno. It answers the need for a book that helps students develop the skill to critically read theory. Rather than learning how to admire the canonical theorists, readers are alerted to the flow of their arguments and the texts' contradictions and limitations. Having gotten 'under the skin' of one key text by each author will provide readers with a solid starting point for further study. The book will be suitable as the principal textbook in social theory modules as much as alongside a more conventional textbook as a recommended additional tool for self-study. It will appeal to undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as educated lay readers.
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Beginning classical social theory introduces thirteen key social theorists by examining a single, exemplary text by each. Arranged chronologically from Auguste Comte to Theodore Adorno, the chapters provide short contextualising introductions followed by close readings that demonstrate how to break down and analyze the ideas being presented. Readers are alerted to the flow of the argument, to its contradictions and limitations and to what makes it 'classical'. Getting 'under the skin' of one key text in this way provides a solid starting point for further study. Designed to promote independent critical engagement, the book examines major themes in classical social theory, including modernity, democracy, gender, class, the commodity form, community, social facts, race, capitalism, strangeness, love and marriage. It presents a diverse range of arguments that give readers valuable insights into how classical theorists thought and wrote. Beginning classical social theory is suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as general readers. It can be used as a textbook in social theory modules or an additional resource for private study.
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Beginning classical social theory introduces thirteen key social theorists by examining a single, exemplary text by each. Arranged chronologically from Auguste Comte to Theodore Adorno, the chapters provide short contextualising introductions followed by close readings that demonstrate how to break down and analyze the ideas being presented. Readers are alerted to the flow of the argument, to its contradictions and limitations and to what makes it 'classical'. Getting 'under the skin' of one key text in this way provides a solid starting point for further study. Designed to promote independent critical engagement, the book examines major themes in classical social theory, including modernity, democracy, gender, class, the commodity form, community, social facts, race, capitalism, strangeness, love and marriage. It presents a diverse range of arguments that give readers valuable insights into how classical theorists thought and wrote. Beginning classical social theory is suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as general readers. It can be used as a textbook in social theory modules or an additional resource for private study.
Author Biography
Peter Barry is Professor of English at the University of Wales, Aberystwyth
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- Publisher Manchester University Press
- Publication Date August 2017
- Orginal LanguageEnglish
- ISBN/Identifier 9781784991456 / 1784991457
- Publication Country or regionUnited Kingdom
- Primary Price 21.95 USD
- Publish StatusPublished
- Dimensions198 X 129 mm
- SeriesBeginnings
- Reference Code6277
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