Central Problems in Social Theory

Central Problems in Social Theory
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Publisher : Univ of California Press
Total Pages : 308
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ISBN-10 : 0520039750
ISBN-13 : 9780520039759
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Book Synopsis Central Problems in Social Theory by : Anthony Giddens

Download or read book Central Problems in Social Theory written by Anthony Giddens and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1979-11-29 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "One of the most creative among the younger generation of critical social theorists, Giddens stands alone in his concern for the classical tradition on sociology; but he also makes brilliant use of the latest philosophical and theoretical work of several contemporary schools and disciplines. A very important book for all of social science."—Jeffrey C. Alexander


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