Description
Learning Goals
Upon completing this course, readers will be able to:
- Master the basic theoretical paradigms upon which all contemporary social theory is built.
- Become familiar with the elements that have defined contemporary social theory and the central ideas of those who contributed these theoretical elements.
- Survey the subject matter of contemporary social thought and be able to relate theory to current social and cultural issues.
- Critically assess and appraise contemporary theory and its value in explaining social phenomenia.
- Use theory in their own examination of contemporary social issues.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Antecedents to Contemporary Social Theory
Chapter 2: Structuralism and Beyond
Chapter 3: Hermeneutics and Phenomenology
Chapter 4: Poststructuralism and Social Theory
Chapter 5: Exploding the Boundaries of Reason: Postmodernity
Chapter 6: Feminist Social Theory
Chapter 7: Cultural Studies and Cultural Theory
Chapter 8: Postcolonial Theory and Globalization
Chapter 9: Gender and Queer Theory
Chapter 10: Race Theory
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Contemporary Social Theory, CourseSmart eTextbook
Format: Electronic Book
$22.99 | ISBN-13: 978-0-205-64621-0
