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Handbook of Social Theory by George Ritzer and Barry Smart is a philosophy book available to read on EtoBox.

What is Handbook of Social Theory about?

This book is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in the roots, current debates and future development of social theory. It draws together a team of outstanding international scholars, and presents an authoritative and panoramic critical survey of the field. </p> <p></p> <p>The volume is divided into three parts. The first part examines the classical tradition. Included here are critical discussions of Comte, Spencer, Marx, Durkheim, Weber, Simmel, Mead, Freud, Mannheim and classical

Who reads Handbook of Social Theory?

It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.

Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.

Author
George Ritzer and Barry Smart
Publisher
SAGE Publications, Ltd. (UK)
Published
2001
Language
EN
ISBN
9781446235850
Category
philosophy
Subjects
Sociology, Science, Philosophy
Rating
5 / 5 (1 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-25

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