Postmodern Social Theory (Huaxia Publishing House)

Author: George Ritzer (USA)
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Publish Date: 2003-01-02
Features: This book is an outstanding textbook written by the renowned American sociologist George Ritzer, systematically introducing Western postmodern social theory. The book consists of 12 chapters, providing concise yet comprehensive introductions to the thoughts of famous theorists in Europe and America related to postmodern social theory, such as Foucault, Baudrillard, Derrida, Deleuze, Lacan, Lyotard, Virilio, Giddens, Beck, Habermas, Bauman, Harvey, and Jameson. It also delves into detailed discussions on the origins and development of Western postmodern social theory, the relationship between social theory and sociological theory, the insights postmodern social theory offers to sociological theory, and the future development trends of postmodern social theory, presenting many thought-provoking insights. Although postmodern social theory was proposed by Western scholars in response to their own social contexts and issues, it also holds significant reference value and inspirational meaning for developing countries like China, which are striving to "integrate with the world" and seeking to achieve "modernization" by introducing and absorbing the achievements of Western modern civilization. The book is rich in content and well-written, making it suitable for readers with higher education qualifications who are interested in postmodern social theory.