Contested knowledge : social theory today

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Author:

Seidman, Steven.

ISBN:

9780631226710

9780631226703

Personal Author:

Seidman, Steven.

Edition:

3rd ed.

Publication Information:

Malden, MA ; Oxford : Blackwell Pub, 2004.

Physical Description:

ix, 285 p. ; 25 cm.

General Note:

Previous ed. : 1998.

Abstract:

"Contested Knowledge combines social analysis and moral advocacy, showing how social theory can and does - and sometimes doesn't - 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."--BOOK JACKET.

Subject Term:

Sociology -- Methodology.

Postmodernism -- Social aspects.

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Summary

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.

Responds to current issues, debates, and new social movements.
Reviews sociological theory from a truly contemporary perspective.
Covers both classical and contemporary theories.
Combines social analysis and moral advocacy, and demonstrates how social theory can contribute to the making of a better world.
Challenges social scientists to renew their commitment to viewing social knowledge as playing an important moral and political role in public life.
Revised new edition organizes contents more appealingly for students, and includes an insightful new chapter on social theory today and short biographies on major social thinkers.