The revised edition of the highly popular "Introduction to Social Theory" has been carefully and meticulously updated and contains the latest developments in this ever-changing field.

The book, written in a refreshingly clear and engaging style, offers readers a broad and organized thematic introduction to all the major thinkers as well as the key issues in classical and contemporary social theory.

The book follows the evolution of social thought with a particularly accessible description, from the classical views on modernity by Durkheim, Marx, and Weber to the contemporary theoretical debates concerning the postmodern, reflexive sociology, and discussions of gender and feminist theory.

The authors explain the ideas of significant thinkers such as Foucault, Bauman, Habermas, Beck, Bourdieu, Giddens, and pay special attention to other important contributions from theorists like Margaret Archer, Fredric Jameson, Georges Ritzer, and others.

Introduction to Social Theory is the ideal textbook for students at any level taking sociology courses, from freshmen to seniors, who wish to engage with social theory. It is remarkably easy to read and understand.

The new edition achieves its initial goal of making social theory accessible to students.

"A particularly clarifying, concise, and informative introduction to a complex subject: an ideal guide to the labyrinth of social theory." (Patrick Baert, University of Cambridge)