About the Book

This first truly multicultural anthology collects important texts representative of the full range of social theory from the nineteenth century to the present. Now that social theory is practiced in many disciplines, it is necessary to reflect on the variety of theories being read today and the earlier sources that are often neglected. This book sets a wider gauge for the understanding of the history of social thought and brings together theories in unexpected and exciting ways. Extensive introductory essays by renowned scholar and author Charles Lemert situate the readings in their historical place and time, identifying the currents of social change that shaped fundamental questions of modern and postmodern life. This fourth edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to include cutting-edge documents on teletechnologies, masculinities, rhizomes, bare life, and more.

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About the Author / Editor

Charles Lemert is professor of sociology at Wesleyan University and the author of numerous classic books including Sociology After the Crisis and Social Things.

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