Key Concepts in Classical Social Theory [Paperback]

In Key Concepts in Classical Social Theory individual entries introduce, explain and contextualize the key topics within classical social theory. Definitions, summaries and key words are developed throughout with careful cross-referencing, allowing students to move effortlessly between core ideas and themes.

Each entry provides:

• Clear definitions

Lucid accounts of key issues

Up-to-date suggestions for further reading

Informative cross-referencing

Relevant, focused and accessible, this book will provide students with an indispensible guide to the central concepts of classical social theory.

In Key Concepts in Classical Social Theory individual entries introduce, explain and contextualize the key topics within classical social theory. Definitions, summaries and key words are developed throughout with careful cross-referencing, allowing students to move effortlessly between core ideas and themes.

Each entry provides:

• Clear definitions

Lucid accounts of key issues

Up-to-date suggestions for further reading

Informative cross-referencing

Relevant, focused and accessible, this book will provide students with an indispensible guide to the central concepts of classical social theory.

I think this will prove to be a very useful text for undergraduate students. Alex Law has produced a comprehensive list of key classical social theory concepts and provides an accessible account of the meaning of central terms, their place in the work of the classical analysts considered and the contemporary significance of their ideas. In addition he has offel3µ