Social Theory : A New Introduction / / by Mark Murphy
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| Autore: |
Murphy Mark
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| Titolo: |
Social Theory : A New Introduction / / by Mark Murphy
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| Pubblicazione: | Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Palgrave Macmillan, , 2021 |
| Edizione: | 1st ed. 2021. |
| Descrizione fisica: | 1 online resource (315 pages) |
| Disciplina: | 300.1 |
| 301 | |
| Soggetto topico: | Social sciences - Philosophy |
| Sociology | |
| Social Theory | |
| Sociological Theory | |
| Social Philosophy | |
| Nota di contenuto: | 1. Introduction -- 2. The State -- 3. Governance -- 4. The Economy -- 5. Civil Society -- 6. Culture -- 7. Language -- 8. Knowledge -- 9. Self -- 10. Emotions -- 11. The Body -- 12. Social Justice -- 13. Conclusion. |
| Sommario/riassunto: | This textbook delivers a new thematic introduction to social theory that explores theoretical issues in their contemporary social contexts. Each chapter is devoted to a specific thematic area, including the state, governance, the economy, civil society, culture, language, knowledge, the self, emotions, the body, and social justice. Each chapter details the key issues for debate and the relevant theories while linking those debates and theories to everyday life. Distributed throughout the chapters are focused sections on key concepts and their research applications, alongside helpful additional detail, including a glossary, further suggested readings, chapter summaries, and questions for discussion. The book also provides useful information on key theoretical movements such as feminism, Marxism, and post-structuralism, as well as biographies of key theorists. As such, it reflects the breadth of social theory and its interdisciplinary nature by drawing on thinkers not just from sociology, but also from philosophy, history, literature, geography, and cultural and gender studies. The book’s logical structure and clear pedagogical features make it an appealing and accessible introductory text for students new to social theory. The chapters demonstrate the relevance of social theory to everyday life, such that readers can understand and actively engage with key concepts. Mark Murphy is Reader in Education & Public Policy at the School of Education, University of Glasgow, UK. His published work includes two books on social theory and education. |
| Titolo autorizzato: | Social Theory |
| ISBN: | 9783030783242 |
| 3030783243 | |
| Formato: | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione: | Inglese |
| Record Nr.: | 9910495176403321 |
| Lo trovi qui: | Univ. Federico II |
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