Rethinking Social Theory
- ISBN-10
- 1847871615
- ISBN-13
- 9781847871619
- Category
- Social Science
- Pages
- 240
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2004-02-24
- Publisher
- SAGE
- Author
- Roger Sibeon
Description
Roger Sibeon's distinctive new book forms part of a movement towards what many others have referred to as the `return' to sociological theory and method. Offering both description and critique of contemporary theoretical and illustrative empirical materials, the goal of this book is a renewal of sociology and social theory that will facilitate worthwhile social knowledge that contributes to an understanding of the practical problems of making sense of social theory.
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