Critical Social Theories : An Introduction, Paperback by Agger, Ben, Like New...

Critical Social Theories : An Introduction, Paperback by Agger, Ben, ISBN 0199300801, ISBN-13 9780199300808, Like New Used, Free shipping in the USPraised for its clarity and accessibility, <em>Critical Social Theories</em> presents a comprehensive analysis of today's leading social and cultural theories. Author Ben Agger addresses a wealth of diverse perspectives, from feminism and cultural studies to postmodernism and critical theory. Now fully<br>updated and revised in its third edition, th offers a wide-ranging discussion of race, gender, and global economic dynamics; Internet culture and social media; and much more.<br><br><strong>New to this Edition</strong><br><br>* Addresses changes to social theories brought about by the Internet, discussed within the context of globalization<br>* Analyzes what has increasingly become a "media culture," in which pulp publications such as newspapers and books are being replaced by television, movies, and the Internet<br>* Examines Internet-based social movements like the Arab Spring and Occupy Wall Street <br>* Updates references to scholarly literature, including material published in the past several years<br>