Social Theory: Conflict, Cohesion and Consent

Jonathan Joseph

Published by Edinburgh University Press 2003

Social Theory

Conflict, Cohesion and Consent

Jonathan Joseph

https://doi.org/10.1515/9781474469647

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About this book

This textbook introduction to Social Theory is unique in addressing key issues in sociological, political and cultural analysis through an examination of modern theories of social conflict, cohesion and consent. Chapters are structured to cover the major thinkers - Marx and Engels, Gramsci, Durkheim, Parsons, Weber, the Frankfurt School (Adorno, Horkheimer, Marcuse and Habermas) and Foucault - and offer a useful and accessible introduction to the main ideas of these important and widely studied theorists.

Through the unifying theme of conflict, cohesion and consent the reader is introduced to core social concepts such as structure and agency, ideology, discourse and legitimation, and to key features of modern society such as the state, economy and civil society. Dealing with both contemporary social debates and established theoretical approaches, this book is ideal for both Politics and Sociology students.

Key Features

Author writes with great clarity, making the text accessible to undergraduates
Unique in addressing key issues in sociology, politics and cultural studies through examination of modern social theories of conflict, cohesion and consent
Chapters organised around the core thinkers: Marx, Engels, Gramsci, Durkheim, Weber, the Frankfurt School, and Foucault
Introduces students to key social concepts of structure, agency, discourse, legitimation, power, communication, functionalism and hegemony

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1 Introduction: the norms of sociology Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	1
2 Marx and Engels: conflict and consent Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	6
3 Antonio Gramsci: theorist of hegemony Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	36
4 Emile Durkheim and functionalism Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	66
5 Max Weber, rationalisation and elites Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	94
6 Culture and communication in the Frankfurt school Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	128
7 Michel Foucault: discourse, power and regulation Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	162
8 Conclusion: uncertainty and diversity Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	194
References Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	208
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Language: English
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Audience: College/higher education;
Pages
- Main content: 224
Keywords: Politics

eBook

Published: October 13, 2003
ISBN: 9781474469647