Anthony Giddens and modern social theory
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| Sprache: | English |
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London
Sage
1998
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| Beschreibung: | Includes bibliographical references and index pt. 1. The reconstruction of social theory -- pt. 2. Social change and modernity Anthony Giddens is widely recognized as one of the most important sociologists of the post-war period. This is the first full-length work to examine Giddens' social theory. It guides the reader through Giddens' early attempt to overcome the duality of structure and agency. He saw this duality as a major failing of social theories of modernity. His attempt to resolve the problem can be regarded as the key to the development of his brandmark s̀tructuration theory'. The book is the most complete and thorough assessment of Giddens' work currently available. It incorporates insights from many diffe |
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| Beschreibung: | 1 Online-Ressource (224 pages) |
| ISBN: | 0803975503 0857022873 9780803975507 9780857022875 |