Social theory for beginners

Treating social theory as an exciting intellectual journey in its own right this new introductory-level textbook presents the key ideas and concepts in social theory together with an account of the intellectual background from which they emerged. Aimed at first-year undergraduates studying sociology and all related disciplines in the social sciences and humanities it provides an introduction to the major questions and debates facing social theorists and sociologists. Clearly designed presentation and layout features help readers navigate their way around the material thus giving them the best chance of finding what they need quickly and easily.The only book on social theory sociology students will need to get through their first yearWritten in an accessible style to guide students through the subjectComprehensive coverage of classical and contemporary theories and theoristsUses extensive examples from everyday life to illuminate conceptsIncludes student-friendly features such as highlighted key terms with margin explanations tools for understanding further reading and web resourcesAssociated interactive website reflects how students learn online and provides links to wider resources