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Theories of Society
Theories of Society
Theories of the Information Society
Author: Frank Webster
Publisher: Psychology Press
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 320
ISBN-13: 9780415282000
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →In the first edition of Theories of the Information Society Frank Webster set out to make sense of the information explosion, taking a sceptical look at what thinkers mean when they refer to the information society, and critically examining all the major post-war theories and approaches to informational development.
Seven Theories of Human Society
Author: Tom Campbell
Publisher: Oxford : Clarendon Press ; New York : Oxford University Press
Published: 1981
Total Pages: 264
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →In this invaluable introduction to the study of human society, the author presents the influential theories of Aristotle, Hobbes, Smith, Marx, Durkheim, Weber, and Alfred Schutz.
Studying Society
Author: Philip Jones
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 1993
Total Pages: 196
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Understanding Contemporary Society
Author: Gary Browning
Publisher: SAGE
Published: 2000-02-11
Total Pages: 520
ISBN-13: 9780761959267
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Understanding Contemporary Society: Theories of the Present is a comprehensive textbook to guide students through the complexities of social theory today. Over 30 chapters, written by an international team of contributors, demonstrate clearly the practical applications of social theory in making sense of the modern world. Students are both introduced to the most significant theories and guided through the major social developments which shape our lives. Key features of the book are: clearly structured and readable prose; bullet pointed summaries and annotated further reading for each topic; makes complex issues accessible to undergraduates; focuses on relevance and practicality; chapter lay-out which is ideal for t
Three Theories of Society
Author: Paul Hanly Furfey
Publisher: CRVP
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 151
ISBN-13: 1565182286
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Theories of Industrial Society (RLE Social Theory)
Author: Richard Badham
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2014-08-21
Total Pages: 194
ISBN-13: 1317650522
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The concept of industrial society plays a dominant role in the social sciences. The ‘Great Divide’ between pre-industrial and industrial societies is commonly assumed to be the main bridge separating modern societies from the past, and distinguishing ‘developed’ from ‘undeveloped’ states in the present era. In history, economics, politics and sociology the concept of industrial society underlies a wide variety of discussions, particularly those relating to economic development and social progress. Outside academic writing, too, the concept exerts a great deal of influence. In the developing world, there is a widespread concern to ‘industrialise’, whilst in the developed world there is growing uneasiness as to whether ‘industrialisation’ is beneficial or not, but still the concept is central. This book examines critically the concept of industrial society, its pervasiveness and influence. It reviews all the major theories of industrial society and the research into the changing character of post-industrial societies. It argues that the decision to use the concept severely restricts the social imagination, and that the concept becomes increasingly less useful as criticism of the equating of industrialisation with social progress grows.
Social Selves
Author: Ian Burkitt
Publisher: SAGE
Published: 2008-02-12
Total Pages: 218
ISBN-13: 1473902665
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →"The first edition of this book brought difficult questions about selfhood together with equally awkward issues of power and the ′social′. Not since Mead or Goffman, perhaps, had this been attempted in such a useful way, and in such an assured and accessible text... This completely reworked second edition retains all of these virtues, and takes the original analysis into new territory, not least with new chapters on gender and class... If you′re interested in identity - particularly how identity ′works′ - this book is essential reading". - Richard Jenkins, Professor of Sociology, Sheffield University "A foundational book, beautifully framed for this new century. The old theories of self and identity must be revisited in these times of global and cultural transformation. What kinds of selves are now available to us? Which theories best help us make sense out of who we are today. Burkitt brilliantly charts a path through this complex set of issues, and we owe him a huge debt for doing so". - Norman K. Denzin, Distinguished Research Professor, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign This new, completely revised version builds on the popular success of the first edition. It seeks to answer the basic social question of ′who am I?′ by developing an understanding of self-identity as formed in social relations and social activity. Comprehensive, jargon-free and authoritative, it will be required reading on courses in self and society, identity and personality formation.
