The Wiley Blackwell encyclopedia of social theory [Texte imprimé] / general editor by Bryan S. Turner ; editorial board Chang Kyung-Sup, Cynthia Epstein, Peter Kivisto... [et al.]

Vol. 1, A-C ; Vol. 2, D-G ; Vol. 3, H-M ; Vol. 4, N-R ; Vol. 5, S-Z

"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"-- Provided by publisher.

"The Wiley Blackwell Encyclopedia of Social Theory presents a comprehensive, interdisciplinary compendium of original entries focusing on the roots, evolution, and global development of contemporary social theory. Featuring contributions from a wide range of international scholars in the field, listings cover a broad spectrum of social concepts and theories drawn from disciplines ranging from political philosophy, legal studies, and social psychology to economics, social anthropology, gender studies, and more. Coverage includes all the major concepts, schools of thought, key theories (and individual theorists behind them), and current trends relating to social theory, along with substantive discussions on related topics such as poverty, crime, modern social issues and problems, and others. As a counterbalance to the myriad issues of historical social theory, up-to-date coverage is also included on controversial contemporary debates relating to the clash of civilization, environmentalism, post-colonialism, post-humanism, cyborgs, and the life-extension project in the more than 850 in-depth entries--each supplemented with abstracts, cross references, bibliographies, and suggestions for further study. Comprehensive and authoritative, The Wiley Blackwell Encyclopedia of Social Theory represents an indispensable reference resource to all issues relating to the development and current state of social theory in today's globalized world"-- Provided by publisher.

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