The Wiley Blackwell Encyclopedia of Social Theory
Author | : Bryan S. Turner |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 2017 |
ISBN-10 | : 1118430875 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781118430873 |
Rating | : 4/5 (873 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Wiley Blackwell Encyclopedia of Social Theory written by Bryan S. Turner and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Wiley Blackwell Encyclopedia of Social Theory presents a comprehensive, interdisciplinary compendium of original entries focusing on the origins, evolution, and global development of contemporary social theory. Presents a comprehensive, interdisciplinary overview and analysis of all aspects of social theory Features more than 850 in-depth, original entries contributed by international experts Includes all major theories, theorists, schools of thought, disciplines, debates, doctrines, developments, epistemologies, and methodologies relating to the development of modern social theory Brings in concepts from contemporary cultural studies, feminism, post-secularism, and postmodernism Explores controversial contemporary debates relating to the clash of civilization, environmentalism, post-colonialism, post-humanism, cyborgs, and the life-extension project.