Key Concepts in Critical Social Theory (SAGE Key Concepts series) - Hardcover

Crossley, Nick

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0761970592 ISBN 13: 9780761970590

Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd, 2005

Synopsis

′Clear and accessible – Key Concepts in Critical Social Theory makes difficult ideas available to an undergraduate audience′ -Larry Ray, Professor of Sociology, University of Kent

The SAGE Key Concepts series provides students with accessible and authoritative knowledge of the essential topics in a variety of disciplines. Cross-referenced throughout, the format encourages critical evaluation through understanding.

Written by experienced and respected academics, the books are indispensable study aids and guides to comprehension.

Key Concepts in Critical Social Theory:

· Provides brief accounts of the central ideas behind the key concepts of critical social theory

· Prepares students to tackle primary texts and/or gives them a point of reference when they find themselves stuck

· Discusses each concept in an introductory way

· Offers further reading guidance for independent learning

· Is essential reading for undergraduates in sociology and across the social sciences.

About this title

About the Author:

Nick Crossley Senior Lectuer in Sociology, University of Manchester

Review:

"Each entry is written with keen insight and clarity, often locating concepts in relation to one another and to their origins in classical philosophy. The bottom line: Crossley′s book offers valuable discussions that make it extremely useful for anyone interested in social theory. . . . Highly recommended." Author: P. Kivisto Source: CHOICE Published On: 2005-07-01

"Nick Crossley′s Key Concepts in Critical Social Theory is a useful reference tool for undergraduates of all majors trying to navigate the complexities of sociological theory. Key Concepts may also be useful for graduate students reviewing sociology basics for early graduate courses and later when preparing for comprehensive exams in sociological theory." Author: Emily Kearns Published On: 2006-10-19

About this edition

• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0761970592
• ISBN 13: 9780761970590
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 352