POSTMODERN SOCIAL THEORY

Book Details

• Author: George Ritzer

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition: 2019

• ISBN: 9788131612026

• Pages: 318

• Cover: Hardcover

About the Book

This authoritative text by George Ritzer presents a compelling introduction to Postmodern Social Theory, masterfully blending readability with scholarly depth. From a distinctly sociological perspective, Ritzer explores the emergence and trajectory of postmodern thought, dissecting its foundational concepts, key figures, and theoretical impact on contemporary social science. The book covers a wide range of thinkers including Michel Foucault, Jean Baudrillard, Derrida, Lyotard, Lacan, and Virilio, while also addressing contributions from European theorists like Giddens, Habermas, and Bauman, and American voices such as Jameson, Bell, and feminist theorists.

The volume is structured to guide the reader through both theoretical foundations and practical applications, making complex ideas accessible to students, researchers, and anyone seeking to understand the dynamic interface between modernism and postmodernism. With dedicated chapters on power, sexuality, media, multiculturalism, and the critiques of postmodernism, Ritzer's work reinvigorates the field of sociology, inviting critical reflection and fresh dialogue in sociological theory. This book is a vital resource for anyone engaged in the academic study of postmodern thought and its ongoing influence in the social sciences.