Social Theory provides a sophisticated yet highly accessible introduction to classical and contemporary social theories. The authorâs concise presentation allows students and instructors to focus on central themes. The text lets theorists speak for themselves presenting key passages from each theoristâs corpus bringing theory to life. The approach allows instructors the opportunity to help students learn to unpack sometimes complex prose just as it offers inroads to class discussion. Chapters on Addams and early feminism on Habermas and the Frankfurt School on Foucault and on globalization and social movements round out contemporary coverage. The book presents and explains key theories just as it provides an introduction to central debates about them. . Language: English