Social Theory: The Multicultural, Global, and Classic Readings (6th Edition)
For nearly a quarter-century, editor Charles Lemert has curated this definitive collection of readings that explore the foundational and evolving questions of social theory. The sixth edition of Social Theory charts the long arc of the field’s development through 140 carefully selected texts, spanning from the nineteenth century to 2015. This volume provides a comprehensive overview of the discipline, bridging the gap between historical foundations and contemporary global perspectives.
The collection maintains its focus on essential classic theorists such as Karl Marx, Emile Durkheim, Max Weber, and W.E.B. Du Bois, while featuring major contemporary voices like Audre Lorde and Patricia Hill Collins. This updated edition expands its scope by including pivotal writings from Harriet Martineau, Friedrich Nietzsche, Kimberlé Williams Crenshaw, Thomas Piketty, and Ta-Nehisi Coates. With a revised structure and a new section dedicated to social theory at the limits of the social, this work remains an essential resource for understanding the complexities of human society.
Book Details and Metadata
- Full Title: Social Theory: The Multicultural, Global, and Classic Readings
- Editor: Charles Lemert
- Edition: 6th Edition
- Publisher: Westview Press
- Publication Date: August 2, 2016
- ISBN-10: 0813350026
- ISBN-13: 978-0813350028