Contested Knowledge: Social Theory Today

ISBN: 1405170018

Author: Seidman, Steven

Condition: Used

Contested Knowledge is a well-established text offering up-to-date perspectives on social theory by one of the most important thinkers of our time. This fourth edition includes an exploration of globalization and a new section on the theories of global and world order. It provides a thoughtful and rigorous, yet highly accessible and reader-friendly account of social theory.Responds to current issues, debates, and new social movementsReviews sociological theory from a truly contemporary perspectiveExamines both classical and contemporary theoriesCombines social analysis and moral advocacy to demonstrate how social theory contributes to the making of a better worldChallenges social scientists to renew their commitment to the important moral and political role social knowledge plays in public lifeA thoughtful and rigorous, yet highly accessible and reader-friendly account of social theoryAn accompanying website containing additional support for lecturers and students is available at www.blackwellpublishing.com/seidman