Social Theory for Alternative Societies
Social Theory for Alternative Societies
- ISBN 13:
9781137337320
- ISBN 10:
113733732X
- Format: Paperback
- Copyright: 03/25/2016
- Publisher: Palgrave-Macmillan
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Summary
The text discusses a collection of social theorists –from key figures such as Marx, Durkheim and Du Bois to less well known or now commonly overlooked writers such as Levitas, Lefebvre and Mannheim. It explains their use of the tools of sociology to critique society and provide visions for alternatives, highlighting elements of the intellectual backgrounds of movements such as socialism, anti-racism, feminism and cosmopolitanism.
Social Theory for Alternative Societies not only explores in detail a variety of thinkers, but also reflects on the relevance of sociology today and on the connection between social theory and the 'real world.' Thus it will be of interest to students of sociology and those interested in ideas for a better society.