Social Theory: The Multicultural, Global, and Classic Readings

by Charles Lemert

This book provides an illuminating introduction to a collection of readings on social theory and provides an overview of the socio-historical context and delineation of key thinkers and texts. It includes a new section exploring social theory at the limits of the social.

Genres: Nonfiction, Philosophy, Sociology, Anthropology

568 pages, Hardcover

First published May 18, 2011

About the author

Charles Lemert (born 1937) is an American born social theorist and sociologist. Charles Lemert is University Professor and John C Andrus Professor of Social Theory Emeritus at Wesleyan University and Senior Fellow of the Center for Comparative Research at Yale University. He is the author and editor of many books.

Reviews

[Remington Krueger · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read about 50% of the book but not in order. I certainly would suggest it for anyone learning social theory!

[Mills College Library]

301 L552c 2017