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Central Problems in Social Theory

Paperback • 1979 • English

Central Problems in Social Theory

By Anthony Giddens

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In this new and brilliantly organized book of essays, Anthony Giddens discusses three main theoretical traditions in social science that cut across the division between Marxist and non-Marxist sociology: interpretive sociology, functionalism, and structuralism. Beginning with a critical examination of the importance of structuralism for contemporary sociology, the author develops a comprehensive account of what he calls 'the theory of structuration.' One of the main themes is that social theory ...Show more

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9780520039759

Publisher

University of California Press

Published year

1979

Language

English

Original title

Central Problems in Social Theory

Format

Paperback

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