Unrivalled in scope and depth, and prepared by one of the acknowledged giants of contemporary social theory, this boxed set provides a magisterial review of the central canons, discourses and research programmes in social theory. The reader is provided with a route-map through the complex terrain of social theory from classical to contemporary times. Alexander distils an amazingly rich set of resources into eight exceptional volumes. For the specialist who does not have all of these materials to hand, the set offers an ...
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Unrivalled in scope and depth, and prepared by one of the acknowledged giants of contemporary social theory, this boxed set provides a magisterial review of the central canons, discourses and research programmes in social theory. The reader is provided with a route-map through the complex terrain of social theory from classical to contemporary times. Alexander distils an amazingly rich set of resources into eight exceptional volumes. For the specialist who does not have all of these materials to hand, the set offers an incisive and invaluable research aid. For the non-specialist, the volumes constitute an elegant and reliable entry into the heart of what is important in social theory. For specialist and non-specialist alike, Alexanders choices will be a fascinating insight into his view of the essentials in the Western tradition of social theory. The collection begins with a specially prepared essay by Alexander which precludes a view of social theory as a `glorious onward march. Instead, he concentrates on the relativity of social theory, a relativity that derives from the status of sociology as a human science rather than a science of nature. The Introduction provides the reader with a guide through the main structural shifts in social theory. It demonstrates why the classics are significant and elucidates their contemporary relevance; and indicates the limitations of the classical tradition, tracing where these limitations have borne fruit in contemporary research initiatives and achievements. Alexander identifies central canons in sociological research and lays the groundwork for framing each. Urbane, shrewd and compelling, Alexanders mapping of the canons will inspire debate in sociology and offers an exciting new reorientation for reading and understanding social theory.
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Fair. Set of 4 hardcovers in slipcase. Reading set. All 4 volumes have a damp stain on covers. Pages are stiff on volumes 3 and 4. Text is unmarked. If not for damp stain, books would be mint. Okay for reading.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day!
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Very Good. Very good set of 4 hardcovers in slipcase. Books show some fading of text on spine but otherwise appear unblemished and unread. Slipcase shows some rubbing at corners/edges from having been moved in boxes. Overall a beautiful set! ; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day!
