Social theory books

This book applies the general theory of critical rationalism in order to develop a sociology of the transition from...  Read More >>

This book explores two public sector scandals in the UK, drawing on Max Weber’s thought on ‘the iron cage’ to understand...  Read More >>

Drawing on research from sociology, psychology, anthropology and cultural and media studies, this volume analyses...  Read More >>

Drawing on cases from the world of ‘free software’, this book examines Rousseau’s conception of freedom and its...  Read More >>

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This is an anthropological exploration of the existential and philosophical qualities of ambiguity as a generative...  Read More >>

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A comprehensive study of Rudolf Steiner's social 'threefold' thinking.  Read More >>

Hindpal Singh Bhui argues that we need to look at who is sent to prison and why to disentangle reality from ideology...  Read More >>

This book proposes a new way of conceptualising diaspora by examining how diasporas do translation and decolonisation....  Read More >>

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This book sheds light on how, as Covid-19 spread, infecting and killing millions across the world, life not only...  Read More >>

This book examines the use of ‘intersectionality’ in UK policy and practice, with a specific focus on NGOs. The...  Read More >>

Journey into the heart of South Sudan's Nuer tribe with The Individual: The First Societal Unit, a captivating tale...  Read More >>

This book provides solid sociological foundations to computational social science (CSS). To resolve that shortcoming,...  Read More >>

This second edition of Theories of Creativity has been expanded in two ways. First, each chapter has been revised...  Read More >>

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This second edition of Theories of Creativity has been expanded in two ways. First, each chapter has been revised...  Read More >>

Showcasing the legacy of Norwegian political scientist and sociologist Stein Rokkan, this volume ushers in a new...  Read More >>

"In ""Claiming Liberty: Embracing the Importance of Individual Ownership,"" delve into the profound significance...  Read More >>

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An impassioned philosophical celebration of the multiple dimensions of contemporary cuteness. An impassioned philosophical...  Read More >>

"""It's like in the great stories, Mr. Frodo,"" says Samwise Gamgee. ""Folk in those stories had lots of chances...  Read More >>

"In this ""brilliantly argued and timely book"" (Brigid Schulte, New York Times bestselling author), journalist...  Read More >>

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