Giddens' Theory of Structuration: A Critical Appreciation (International Library of Sociology) - Softcover

Bryant, Christopher

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0415007976 ISBN 13: 9780415007979

Publisher: Routledge, 1990

Synopsis

Anthony Giddens is one of the most respected and influential social theorists at work today. This wide-ranging and stimulating volume, first published in 1991, provides an authoratative and penetrating critical assessment of social theory. It will be of use to all students of sociology and social theory.

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About the Author

David Jary, BSc (Econ.) is Visiting Professor, Department of Cultural Studies and Sociology, University of Birmingham. Before moving to Birmingham, he was Professor of Sociology and Dean of the School of Social Sciences at Staffordshire University. Previously he was Senior Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Salford, and before that he was subject leader in Sociology at Manchester Polytechnic. His previously edited works include The Middle Class n Politics (with J. Garrard, M. Goldsmith and A. Oldfield), Sport, Leisure and Social Relations (with J. Home and A. Tomlinson), Giddens' Theory of Structuration (with C. Bryant), and most recently Anthony Giddens: Critical Assessments (4 vols) with C. Bryant.

Review

'Critical but comprehensive, this collection goes a long way towards a fuller understanding of the importance of structuration theory and situating Giddens in modern social theory' - Professor S. Turner, Department of Sociology, University of Essex

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 1990
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415007976
• ISBN 13: 9780415007979
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Editor: Jary David