Social theory

The concept of society sui generis - society as a level of reality which could be studied scientifically - crystallized in the middle of the nineteenth century in Europe, with the work of Durkheim, Marx and Weber and today, more than at any other period in history, the idea of the social has gained a foothold in philosophy, biology, and neuroscience.

How are identities formed among social workers, many of whom perform complex, challenging and ambiguous public sector functions on a regular basis?

How are identities formed among social workers, many of whom perform complex, challenging and ambiguous public sector functions on a regular basis?

In the decades following the collapse of state socialism at the end of 1980s, disabled people in Central and Eastern Europe endured economic marginalisation, cultural devaluation and political disempowerment.

In the decades following the collapse of state socialism at the end of 1980s, disabled people in Central and Eastern Europe endured economic marginalisation, cultural devaluation and political disempowerment.

This book is a groundbreaking attempt to rethink the landscapes of the social world and historical practice by theorising 'social haunting': the ways in which the social forms, figures, phantasms and ghosts of the past become present to us time and time again.

This book is a groundbreaking attempt to rethink the landscapes of the social world and historical practice by theorising 'social haunting': the ways in which the social forms, figures, phantasms and ghosts of the past become present to us time and time again.

Understanding where ageing occurs, how it is experienced by different people in different places, and in what ways it is transforming our communities, economies and societies at all levels has become crucial for the development of informed research, policy and programmes.

Understanding where ageing occurs, how it is experienced by different people in different places, and in what ways it is transforming our communities, economies and societies at all levels has become crucial for the development of informed research, policy and programmes.

Politics with a Human Face presents a holistic understanding of identity formation in post-Soviet Europe, arguing that since politics is fundamentally a human affair.

Politics with a Human Face presents a holistic understanding of identity formation in post-Soviet Europe, arguing that since politics is fundamentally a human affair.

This book suggests that escapism - the desire to leave one's physical or emotional circumstances for an ideal alternative - is a way to understand the social conflicts that structure our world.

This book suggests that escapism - the desire to leave one's physical or emotional circumstances for an ideal alternative - is a way to understand the social conflicts that structure our world.

This 1972 book is a collection of Durkheim''s writings drawing upon the whole body of his work.

This book makes the case for recasting current theories of democracy, democratization and de-democratization.

This 1972 book is a collection of Durkheim''s writings drawing upon the whole body of his work.

Leading intellectuals examine the theory of rights from philosophical, theological, historical, literary and political perspectives.

Leading intellectuals examine the theory of rights from philosophical, theological, historical, literary and political perspectives.

A reference tool providing clear and incisive definitions and descriptions of all of Foucault''s major terms and influences.

This book examines the political consequences of growing religiosity in countries where politics are repressive and religious freedoms are in flux.

Transcends national, ideological, disciplinary, and textual boundaries to bring together the best in Tocqueville scholarship.

An authoritative and comprehensive collection of essays redefining the relevance of Durkheim to the human sciences in the twenty-first century.

This book examines the wide range of Dewey''s thought and provides a critical evaluation of his philosophy and its lasting influence.

This 2003 book explores the links between social theory and the social scientific study of religion.

This book examines the wide range of Dewey''s thought and provides a critical evaluation of his philosophy and its lasting influence.

Transcends national, ideological, disciplinary, and textual boundaries to bring together the best in Tocqueville scholarship.

This book examines the political consequences of growing religiosity in countries where politics are repressive and religious freedoms are in flux.

A reference tool providing clear and incisive definitions and descriptions of all of Foucault''s major terms and influences.

Examines the theoretical and strategic issues which arise from different forms of political self-sacrifice.

Daniel Chernilo offers an original reconstruction of the history of universalism in modern social thought from Hobbes to Habermas.

Examines the theoretical and strategic issues which arise from different forms of political self-sacrifice.

Daniel Chernilo offers an original reconstruction of the history of universalism in modern social thought from Hobbes to Habermas.

A comprehensive account of the wide-ranging impact of Max Weber''s ideas on German and American intellectuals in the twentieth century.

A comprehensive account of the wide-ranging impact of Max Weber''s ideas on German and American intellectuals in the twentieth century.

Applies network science to contemporary social policy problems for researchers and policy makers in social network analysis and economic policy.

This third volume of Michael Mann''s analytical history of social power focuses on the interrelated development of capitalism, nation-states and empires.

Applies network science to contemporary social policy problems for researchers and policy makers in social network analysis and economic policy.

This second volume deals with power relations between the Industrial Revolution and the First World War.

Volume 1 examines interrelations between sources of power from neolithic times up to just before the Industrial Revolution in England.

This third volume of Michael Mann''s analytical history of social power focuses on the interrelated development of capitalism, nation-states and empires.

Applies sociological concepts to international relations by examining how influential social ideas contribute to global governance.

Applies sociological concepts to international relations by examining how influential social ideas contribute to global governance.

Argues that versions of realist and social constructionist ways of thinking about the social world are compatible with each other.

Argues that versions of realist and social constructionist ways of thinking about the social world are compatible with each other.

What do young people want from life?

This book analyses sociological discussions on crowds and masses since the late nineteenth century, covering France, Germany and the USA.

A new, hands-on approach to social inquiry for social scientists who wish to make a difference to policy and practice.

What do young people want from life?

This book analyses sociological discussions on crowds and masses since the late nineteenth century, covering France, Germany and the USA.

A new, hands-on approach to social inquiry for social scientists who wish to make a difference to policy and practice.