A unique contribution to discussions of social theory, this book counters the argument that no social theory was ever produced in Britain before the late twenti

The Encyclopedia of Social Theory cuts across all relevant disciplines, theories, approaches, and schools to present the latest information and research.

Modern society emerged in the context of European colonialism and empire. So, too, did a distinctively modern social theory, laying the basis for most social th

This is a comprehensive, critical review of social theory that places leading contributions in their larger context. Written predominantly for students, the sco

Leading sociologists outline the historical development of the discipline in Britain and document its continuing influence in this essential and comprehensive r