ix, 285 pages ; 26 cm

Contested Knowledge has established itself as a leading text that brings social theory into the present day by providing the most up-to-date perspectives on social theory by one of the most important thinkers of our time, Steven Seidman. The book tracks the work of the major figures in the field, from the classical sociologists Durkheim, Marx, Weber to contemporary theorists, including Giddens, Foucault, Bourdieu, and Judith Butler. Through exploring contemporary social theories and movements (including feminism, poststructuralism, African-American thought, and queer theory), the author presents a compelling new approach to the tradition of sociological theory and its established canon. Contested Knowledge combines social analysis and moral advocacy, showing how social theory can and does and sometimes doesnt work within the public and political sphere. This third edition has been reorganized to be even more accessible for the student. The book now includes sections on white studies, masculinity studies, critical heterosexuality studies, and a section on Empire. There is also a new chapter on social theory today, as well as invaluable section introductions, and 33 short biographies on major social theorists. -- Publisher description

Includes bibliographical references and index

Introduction ---- Part I: The Rise of The Classical Tradition. Introduction --- 1. A Science Of Society: The Enlightenment And Auguste Comte --- 2. The Revolutionary Theory Of Karl Marx --- 3. The Promise Of Sociology: Emile Durkheim --- 4. The Ironic Social Theory Of Max Weber ---- Part II: Rethinking The Classical Tradition: American Sociology. Introduction --- 5. The Grand Theory Of Talcott Parsons And Peter Bergeer And Thomas Luckmann --- 6. The Scientific Theory Of Randall Collins And Peter Blau --- 7. The Moral Sociology Of C. Wright Mills And Robert Bellah ---- Part III: Rethinking The Classical Tradition: European Theory. Introduction --- 8. The Critical Theory Of Jurgen Habermas --- 9. Stuart Hall And British Cultural Studies --- 10. The Critical Sociology Of Anthony Giddens And Pierre Bourdieu ---- Part IV: Revisions and Revolts: The Postmodern Turn. Introduction --- 11. The Postmodern World Of Derrida, Lyotard, And Baudrillard --- 12. Michel Foucaultʹs Disciplinary Society --- 13. Zygmunt Baumanʹs Sociology Of Postmodernty ---- Part V: Revisions and Revolts: Identity Politics and Theory. Introduction --- 14. Feminist Theory --- 15. Critical Race Theory --- 16. Gay, Lesbian, And Queer Theory --- 17. Colonialism And Empire

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Introduction ---- Part I: The Rise of The Classical Tradition. Introduction --- 1. A Science Of Society: The Enlightenment And Auguste Comte --- 2. The Revolutionary Theory Of Karl Marx --- 3. The Promise Of Sociology: Emile Durkheim --- 4. The Ironic Social Theory Of Max Weber ---- Part II: Rethinking The Classical Tradition: American Sociology. Introduction --- 5. The Grand Theory Of Talcott Parsons And Peter Bergeer And Thomas Luckmann --- 6. The Scientific Theory Of Randall Collins And Peter Blau --- 7. The Moral Sociology Of C. Wright Mills And Robert Bellah ---- Part III: Rethinking The Classical Tradition: European Theory. Introduction --- 8. The Critical Theory Of Jurgen Habermas --- 9. Stuart Hall And British Cultural Studies --- 10. The Critical Sociology Of Anthony Giddens And Pierre Bourdieu ---- Part IV: Revisions and Revolts: The Postmodern Turn. Introduction --- 11. The Postmodern World Of Derrida, Lyotard, And Baudrillard --- 12. Michel Foucault£s Disciplinary Society --- 13. Zygmunt Bauman£s Sociology Of Postmodernty ---- Part V: Revisions and Revolts: Identity Politics and Theory. Introduction --- 14. Feminist Theory --- 15. Critical Race Theory --- 16. Gay, Lesbian, And Queer Theory --- 17. Colonialism And Empire

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