SOCIAL THEORY AND MODERNITY

Book Details

• Author: Nigel Dodd

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: 2018

• ISBN: 9788131609644

• Pages: 288

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 9.7 x 6.6 x 1.1 inches

About the Book

Social Theory and Modernity is a comprehensive textbook that uses the concept of modernity as its central theme. It begins by exploring the classical sociological thinkers such as Marx, Weber, Durkheim, and Simmel, diving into a series of debates surrounding the social, political, and economic potential of modern societies and their apparent failure to meet the expectations set by earlier generations.

The book then traces these questions through the works of later social theorists, including the Frankfurt School, Foucault, Baudrillard, Beck, and Giddens, among others. Dodd raises thought-provoking questions such as whether we must abandon the principles of the Enlightenment or if we can still defend the idea of universal properties of social inquiry. He also delves into the pluralist claims of postmodernist authors, offering a distinctive perspective on the scope and purpose of social theory today.

This accessible and wide-ranging text makes complex debates in social theory understandable, making it ideal for second-year undergraduates and above, studying sociology, political theory, human geography, and social theory. Whether you're a student or an enthusiast of social thought, Social Theory and Modernity offers an insightful exploration of the ongoing relevance of social theory in the modern world.