Overview: Covers both classic and contemporary theory.Thematic in structure, which helps readers grasp the significance of the issues theorists address and how they reflect current social challenges.PedagogicalThis textbook delivers a new thematic introduction to social theory that explores theoretical issues in their contemporary social contexts. Each chapter is devoted to a specific thematic area, including the state, governance, the economy, civil society, culture, language, knowledge, the self, emotions, the body, and social justice. Each chapter details the key issues for debate and the r
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