Social Life
1st Edition
Contemporary Social Theory
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<p>In Social Life, the authors highlight, explain, and scrutinize socio-theoretical analyses of contemporary social relations and conditions - put forward by eight modern social theorists - and analyse how these have informed sociological inquiries into people’s lives in today’s social world.</p> <p>The book discusses the works of the following social theorists:</p> Anthony Giddens Pierre Bourdieu Bruno Latour Donna Haraway Zygmunt Bauman Jean-Francois Lyotard Michel Foucault Jean Baudrillard <p>In each chapter, the authors identify the key components of each theorist’s conception of society and apply the theories outlined to specific, modern phenomena. This connection with modern-day phenomena allows for a critical interrogation of issues in contemporary society, including: Inequality and Capital, Power, Fear and Terrorism, Immune System Discourse, Suffering, and Climate Change.<br/> <br/> Essential reading for all sociology students studying social theory and the works of modern social theorists.</p>
| Sold By | SAGE Publications |
|---|---|
| ISBNs | 1526415852, 9781526415851, 9781473907843, 9781473907843 |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 200 |
| Edition | 1st |