A comprehensive new collection covering the principal traditions and critical contemporary issues of social theory.<ul><li>Builds on the success of <i>The Blackwell Companion to Social Theory</i>, second edition with substantial revisions, entirely new contributions, and a fresh editorial direction<li>Explores contemporary areas such as actor network theory, social constructionism, human rights and cosmopolitanism<li>Includes chapters on demography, science and technology studies, and genetics and social theory<li>Emphasizes key areas of sociology which have had an important impact in shaping the discipline as a whole</ul>