TY - BOOK AU - Berberogly, Berch TI - Social theory: classical and contemporary : a critical perspective SN - 9781138125490 U1 - 301.01 BER-B PY - 2017/// CY - New York PB - Routledge KW - Sociology--Methodology KW - Sociology--Philosophy KW - Sociology--Classification KW - Sociology N1 - Social Theory provides a sophisticated yet highly accessible introduction to classical and contemporary social theories. The author’s concise presentation allows students and instructors to focus on central themes. The text lets theorists speak for themselves, presenting critical passages from each theorist’s corpus, bringing Theory to life. The approach allows instructors to help students learn to unpack sometimes complex prose, as it offers inroads to class discussion. Chapters on Addams and early feminism, Habermas and the Frankfurt School, Foucault, and globalization and social movements round out contemporary coverage. The book presents and explains critical theories and introduces central debates about them ER -