The Future of Society Contributor(s): Outhwaite, William (Author) |
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ISBN: 0631231854 ISBN-13: 9780631231851 Publisher: John Wiley & Sons OUR PRICE: $111.10 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: February 2006 Annotation: Is the notion of society obsolete? To answer this question, leading social theorist William Outhwaite first considers various critiques of the concept that have dominated recent debate, including the arguments of: Outhwaite takes a sympathetic look at these current theoretical trends, using them to explain why we have lost confidence in the concept of society. He argues, however, that we do still need the concept in order to make sense of the forces which structure our lives. Part of the prestigious Blackwell Manifestos series, this important book goes to the heart of contemporary social and political debate.
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BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Sociology - General |
Dewey: 301.094 |
LCCN: 2005020271 |
Series: Blackwell Manifestos (Hardcover) |
Physical Information: 0.77" H x 6.2" W x 9.24" (0.89 lbs) 184 pages |
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Publisher Description: This important Manifesto argues that we still need a concept of society in order to make sense of the forces which structure our lives.
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