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  • av Tom Bottomore
    691

    This title provides a controversial look at the School's contribution to modern sociology, examining issues previously not discussed, such as the neglect of history and political economy by the critical theorists, and the relationship of the School to radical movements.

  • av Barry Smart
    627 - 2 167

    Focuses on the analysis of the relations of power and knowledge and modes of objectification through which human beings are made subjects; and addresses controversial issues concerning the state and resistance to power.

  • av David Frisby
    677 - 10 371

    Outlines the cultural and historical context in which Simmel worked; reviews Simmel's most important writings; and examines his legacy to sociology by illuminating his links with Weber's theories and his relationship with Marxism.

  • av Professor Kenneth Thompson
    951 - 2 621

    Examines Durkheim's considerable achievements and situates them in their social and intellectual contexts, with a concise account of the major elements of Durkheim's sociology and his profound influence.

  • av Peter Worsley
    627 - 1 971

    Discusses varieties of Marxism, distinguishing between ideas that remain valid, those that are contestable, and those that should be discarded. Emphasises connections between theoretical debates real political struggles.

  • av Frank Parkin
    707 - 1 971

  • av Richard Jenkins
    531 - 2 031

    Where Bourdieu's writings are complex and ambiguous, Jenkins is direct, concise and to the point. This book covers Bourdieu's contributions to theory and methodology, plus substantive studies of education, social stratification and culture.

  • av Greg Smith
    771 - 2 377

    A host of concepts linked to Goffman's name such as 'presentation of self', 'total institutions', 'stigma', 'impression management' and 'passing' are now staples in academic discourses. This book traces the emergence of Goffman as a sociological virtuoso, and offers a guide to his sociology and to the criticisms and debates it has stimulated.

  • av UK) Blackshaw & Tony (Sheffield Hallam University
    691 - 1 761

    This book provides the definitive concise introduction to Zygmunt Bauman. A well-written text, it assumes no prior knowledge of his work and should appeal to those wishing to explore the ideas of one of the world's most wide-ranging thinkers.

  • av UK) Gane & Mike (Loughborough University
    757 - 1 831

    Auguste Comte is acknowledged as the founder of the science of sociology and the 'Religion of Humanity'. This work examines his sociological vision and shows that because he thought sociology should be reflexive, encyclopaedic and utopian, he considered topics: fetishism, polytheism, and the relations between sociology, science, and culture.

  • av Michael (University of New South Wales & Australia) Pusey
    921 - 1 971

    An authoritative introduction to the work of Habermas. His sometimes difficult and inaccessible work is rendered accessible by Michael Pusey for the student reader.

  • - Against Banality
    av UK) Pawlett & William (University of Wolverhampton
    637 - 2 377

    Offers an account of the sociological dimensions of Baudrillard's thought; from his early semiological and Marxist positions to his works on illusion, terrorism and evil. This book assesses his development of sociological themes including nature and trajectory of 'the social', the ambivalence of social values and resistance to the social system.

  • av Christian Borch
    647 - 1 971

    Offers an introduction to the sociology of Niklas Luhmann. This book presents the key concepts in Luhmann's systems theory, including social systems, autopoiesis, self-reference, and second-order observation. It also introduces to his analysis of modern society as differentiated into a number of distinctive function systems.

  • - Hybrid Thoughts in a Hybrid World
    av Denmark) Jensen, Anders (University of Copenhagen, Denmark) Blok & m.fl.
    717 - 1 967

  • av Malcolm Waters
    847

    Daniel Bell is perhaps the most famous sociologist of his generation. In this invaluable introduction, Malcolm Waters presents Bell's arguments clearly and fairly.

  • - The Sacred and Society
    av William Pawlett
    721 - 2 191

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