A short introduction to social theory
A short introduction to social theory /
Jason L. Powell, editor.
- Hauppauge, N.Y. : Nova Science Publishers, c2012.
- 77 p. ill. ; 23 cm.
- Social perspectives on aging .
Includes bibliographical references (p. 67-69) and index.
Introduction -- Social theory and rationality: from Weber to the modern "McWorld" -- The irresistible force meets the immovable object: the division of labour thesis versus capitalism -- Historical social theory: a critical gaze - the case of gender and feminism -- Social theory and Eurocentricity of "Western modernity" -- Symbolic interactionism -- The dominance of American structural functionalism and social theory: a critical narrative -- Critical theory -- Post-structuralism and post 9/11 social theory -- Enter the postmodern debate.
9781621009283 (softcover)
2011039661
Sociology.
Social sciences--Philosophy.
HM 585 / .S52 2012
Includes bibliographical references (p. 67-69) and index.
Introduction -- Social theory and rationality: from Weber to the modern "McWorld" -- The irresistible force meets the immovable object: the division of labour thesis versus capitalism -- Historical social theory: a critical gaze - the case of gender and feminism -- Social theory and Eurocentricity of "Western modernity" -- Symbolic interactionism -- The dominance of American structural functionalism and social theory: a critical narrative -- Critical theory -- Post-structuralism and post 9/11 social theory -- Enter the postmodern debate.
9781621009283 (softcover)
2011039661
Sociology.
Social sciences--Philosophy.
HM 585 / .S52 2012