Understanding Contemporary Society: Theories of the Present
- ISBN-10
- 0761959262
- ISBN-13
- 9780761959267
- Category
- Political Science
- Pages
- 502
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2000-02-11
- Publisher
- SAGE
- Authors
- Frank Webster, Gary K. Browning, Abigail Halcli
Description
Understanding Contemporary Society: Theories of the Present is a comprehensive textbook to guide students through the complexities of social theory today. Over 30 chapters, written by an international team of contributors, demonstrate clearly the practical applications of social theory in making sense of the modern world. Students are both introduced to the most significant theories and guided through the major social developments which shape our lives. Key features of the book are: clearly structured and readable prose; bullet pointed summaries and annotated further reading for each topic; makes complex issues accessible to undergraduates; focuses on relevance and practicality; chapter lay-out which is ideal for t
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