Social Theory and Modernity

Author: (English) Nigel Dodd
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Publish Date: 2002-02-01
Features: This book aims to be a social theory textbook with modernity as its theme. It begins by explaining the classical sociologists, including Marx, Weber, Durkheim, and Simmel. The series of arguments and controversies examined by the author involve the potential of modern society in social, political, and economic aspects. The book is designed as a social theory textbook with modernity as its theme. It starts by explaining the classical sociologists, including Marx, Weber, Durkheim, and Simmel. The series of arguments and controversies explored by the author concern the potential of modern society in social, political, and economic aspects, as well as the apparent failures in realizing their early prospects. These issues are addressed through the works of recent social theorists, including the Frankfurt School, Foucault, Baudrillard, Beck, and Giddens.