Western Sociological Theory - (Volume 2)

Author: Yang Shanhua, Xie Lizhong / Country: Mainland China
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Publish Date: 2006-07-01
Features: This book is the second volume of the textbook Western Sociological Theory, collectively written by faculty members from the Department of Sociology at Peking University who teach and research sociological theory. The book primarily represents theories such as Coleman's "Rational Choice Theory," Alexander et al.'s "New Functionalism," Habermas's "Communication Action Theory," Giddens's structuration theory, Bourdieu's practice theory, Elias's process sociology theory, Beck's "Risk Society" theory, Foucault and Baudrillard's "Postmodernism" theory, and Bauman's theories on modernity and postmodernity. It systematically introduces and critiques various "new synthesis" theories in the field of Western sociological theory since the mid-20th century, as well as sociological theories related to debates on "modernity" and "postmodernity." This book is suitable as a textbook for undergraduate sociology majors and a reference for graduate students, as well as for other highly educated readers.