Giddens' Theory of Structuration
A Critical Appreciation
1st Edition
Published on 14. March 2011
Book
Hardback
268 pages
978-0-415-61654-6 (ISBN)
Description
Anthony Giddens is one of the most respected and influential social theorists at work today. This wide-ranging and stimulating volume, first published in 1991, provides an authoratative and penetrating critical assessment of social theory. It will be of use to all students of sociology and social theory.
Reviews / Votes
'Critical but comprehensive, this collection goes a long way towards a fuller understanding of the importance of structuration theory and situating Giddens in modern social theory' -Professor S. Turner, Department of Sociology, University of EssexMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 222 mm
Width: 145 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
475 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-61654-6 (9780415616546)
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Persons
Bryant, Christopher; Jary, David
Content
1. Introduction: coming to terms with Anthony Giddens 2. The California-Massachusetts strain in structuration theory 3. Power-knowledge and social theory: the systematic misinterpretation of contemporary French social theory in the work of Anthony Giddens 4. Structuration theory as a world view 5. 'Society as time-traveller': Giddens on historical change, historical materialism and the nation-state in world society 6. Time and space in Giddens' social theory 7. The dialogical model of applied sociology 8. Structuration theory: past, present and future