'Clear and accessible – <b>Key Concepts in Critical Social Theory</b> makes difficult ideas available to an undergraduate audience' -<b><i>Larry Ray, Professor of Sociology, University of Kent <p></p><p></p></i></b><p>The <b>SAGE Key Concepts</b> series provides students with accessible and authoritative knowledge of the essential topics in a variety of disciplines. Cross-referenced throughout, the format encourages critical evaluation through understanding.</p><p></p><p>Written by experienced and respected academics, the books are indispensable study aids and guides to comprehension.</p><p></p><p><b>Key Concepts in Critical Social Theory</b>:</p><p></p><p>• Provides brief accounts of the central ideas behind the key concepts of critical social theory</p><p>• Prepares students to tackle primary texts and/or gives them a point of reference when they find themselves stuck </p><p>• Discusses each concept in an introductory way </p><p>• Offers further reading guidance for independent learning</p><p>• Is essential reading for undergraduates in sociology and across the social sciences.</p>