{"product_id":"social-theory-for-alternative-societies-matt-dawson-9781137337320","title":"Social Theory for Alternative Societies","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis book traces a unique story of social theory: one which focuses on its role in offering ideas for alternative societies. In charting this story, Matt Dawson argues that the differences in alternatives offered by social theorists not only demonstrate the diversity in, and value of, sociological perspectives, but also emphasize competing ideas of the role of intellectuals in social change. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe text discusses a collection of social theorists -from key figures such as Marx, Durkheim and Du Bois to less well known or now commonly overlooked writers such as Levitas, Lefebvre and Mannheim. It explains their use of the tools of sociology to critique society and provide visions for alternatives, highlighting elements of the intellectual backgrounds of movements such as socialism, anti-racism, feminism and cosmopolitanism. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eSocial Theory for Alternative Societies\u003c\/i\u003e not only explores in detail a variety of thinkers, but also reflects on the relevance of sociology today and on the connection between social theory and the 'real world.' Thus it will be of interest to students of sociology and those interested in ideas for a better society.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Matt Dawson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 113733732X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781137337320\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Bloomsbury Publishing PLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/11\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 248\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.88lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.20h x 6.10w x 0.60d","brand":"Matt Dawson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43924164346111,"sku":"9781137337320","price":52.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_8f5b8122-ef3a-4200-9666-d64aa7281e55.jpg?v=1681068849","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/social-theory-for-alternative-societies-matt-dawson-9781137337320","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}