Key Concepts in Critical Social Theory
Author | : Nick Crossley |
Publisher | : SAGE |
Total Pages | : 354 |
Release | : 2005-01-05 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780761970590 |
ISBN-13 | : 0761970592 |
Rating | : 4/5 (90 Downloads) |
Download or read book Key Concepts in Critical Social Theory written by Nick Crossley and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2005-01-05 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘Clear and accessible – Key Concepts in Critical Social Theory makes difficult ideas available to an undergraduate audience’ -Larry Ray, Professor of Sociology, University of Kent The SAGE Key Concepts series provides students with accessible and authoritative knowledge of the essential topics in a variety of disciplines. Cross-referenced throughout, the format encourages critical evaluation through understanding. Written by experienced and respected academics, the books are indispensable study aids and guides to comprehension. Key Concepts in Critical Social Theory: • Provides brief accounts of the central ideas behind the key concepts of critical social theory • Prepares students to tackle primary texts and/or gives them a point of reference when they find themselves stuck • Discusses each concept in an introductory way • Offers further reading guidance for independent learning • Is essential reading for undergraduates in sociology and across the social sciences.