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28 produkter
Modern Conditions, Postmodern Controversies
Av Barry Smart
Häftad, 1991
560 kr
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In this accomplished, comprehensive and accessible book Barry Smart explores these questions. The book examines the social and economic processes which have shaped and continue to shape life today. It also provides exemplary critical assessments of the various `modern' and `postmodern' thinkers who …
Postmodernity
Av Barry Smart
Häftad, 1992
648 kr
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At last, a short and authoritative critical introduction to one of the most talked about and most misunderstood concepts of current times. Barry Smart provides a clear and readable discussion for students which also manages to be a shrewd and stimulating contribution to the debate about modernity …
Michel Foucault
Av Barry Smart
Häftad, 2002
648 kr
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In investigating the major works of Michel Foucault, Barry Smart focuses on the analysis of the relations of power and knowledge and modes of objectification through which human beings are made subjects; and addresses controversial issues concerning the state and resistance to power. The …
Foucault, Marxism and Critique
Av Barry Smart
Inbunden, 2009
2512 kr
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In this work, originally released in 1983, Barry Smart examines the relevance of Foucault's work for developing an understanding of those issues which lie beyond the limits of Marxist theory and analysis - issues such as 'individualising' forms of power, power-knowledge relations, the rise of 'the …
Sociology, Phenomenology and Marxian Analysis
A Critical Discussion of the Theory and Practice of a Science of Society
Av Barry Smart
Inbunden, 2013
2512 kr
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Sociology is an established academic discipline but there has been continuing debate over its status as a science and the nature of its subject matter. This led to the emergence of a phenomenological sociology and to critiques of positivist sociology. This critical reappraisal of the relevance of …
Foucault, Marxism and Critique
Av Barry Smart
Häftad, 2013
822 kr
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In this work, originally released in 1983, Barry Smart examines the relevance of Foucault's work for developing an understanding of those issues which lie beyond the limits of Marxist theory and analysis - issues such as 'individualising' forms of power, power-knowledge relations, the rise of 'the …
Handbook of Social Theory
Häftad, 2003
1659 kr
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This book is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in the roots, current debates and future development of social theory. It draws together a team of outstanding international scholars and presents an authoritative and panoramic critical survey of the field. The volume is divided into …
The Sport Star
Modern Sport and the Cultural Economy of Sporting Celebrity
Av Barry Smart
Inbunden, 2005
3203 kr
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Why are sport stars central to celebrity culture? What are the implications of their fame? Proceeding from a broadly based discussion of heroism, fame and celebrity, Smart addresses a number of prominent modern sports and sport stars, including Michael Jordan (basketball), David Beckham (football), …
The Sport Star
Modern Sport and the Cultural Economy of Sporting Celebrity
Av Barry Smart
Häftad, 2005
1764 kr
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Why are sport stars central to celebrity culture? What are the implications of their fame? Proceeding from a broadly based discussion of heroism, fame and celebrity, Smart addresses a number of prominent modern sports and sport stars, including Michael Jordan (basketball), David Beckham (football), …
Resisting McDonaldization
Av Barry Smart
Inbunden, 1999
3459 kr
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George Ritzer's McDonaldization thesis argued that contemporary life is succumbing to the standardization, flexibility and practicability of fast-food service. This book brings together specially commissioned papers by leading social and cultural analysts to engage in a critical appraisal of the …
Resisting McDonaldization
Av Barry Smart
Häftad, 1999
2122 kr
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George Ritzer's McDonaldization thesis argued that contemporary life is succumbing to the standardization, flexibility and practicability of fast-food service. This book brings together specially commissioned papers by leading social and cultural analysts to engage in a critical appraisal of the …
Modern Conditions, Postmodern Controversies
Av Barry Smart
E-bok, 2023
658 kr
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In this accomplished, comprehensive and accessible book Barry Smart explores these questions. The book examines the social and economic processes which have shaped and continue to shape life today. It also provides exemplary critical assessments of the various `modern'' and `postmodern'' thinkers …
Modern Conditions, Postmodern Controversies
Av Barry Smart
E-bok, 2023
658 kr
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In this accomplished, comprehensive and accessible book Barry Smart explores these questions. The book examines the social and economic processes which have shaped and continue to shape life today. It also provides exemplary critical assessments of the various `modern'' and `postmodern'' thinkers …
Sociology, Phenomenology and Marxian Analysis
A Critical Discussion of the Theory and Practice of a Science of Society
Av Barry Smart
E-bok, 2013
883 kr
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Sociology is an established academic discipline but there has been continuing debate over its status as a science and the nature of its subject matter. This led to the emergence of a phenomenological sociology and to critiques of positivist sociology. This critical reappraisal of the relevance of …
Sociology, Phenomenology and Marxian Analysis
A Critical Discussion of the Theory and Practice of a Science of Society
Av Barry Smart
E-bok, 2013
883 kr
Lägg i varukorg
Sociology is an established academic discipline but there has been continuing debate over its status as a science and the nature of its subject matter. This led to the emergence of a phenomenological sociology and to critiques of positivist sociology. This critical reappraisal of the relevance of …
Foucault, Marxism and Critique
Av Barry Smart
E-bok, 2013
970 kr
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In this work, originally released in 1983, Barry Smart examines the relevance of Foucault's work for developing an understanding of those issues which lie beyond the limits of Marxist theory and analysis - issues such as 'individualising' forms of power, power-knowledge relations, the rise of 'the …
Foucault, Marxism and Critique
Av Barry Smart
E-bok, 2013
949 kr
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In this work, originally released in 1983, Barry Smart examines the relevance of Foucault's work for developing an understanding of those issues which lie beyond the limits of Marxist theory and analysis - issues such as 'individualising' forms of power, power-knowledge relations, the rise of 'the …
Postmodernity
Av Barry Smart
E-bok, 2016
762 kr
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At last, a short and authoritative critical introduction to one of the most talked about and most misunderstood concepts of current times. Barry Smart provides a clear and readable discussion for students which also manages to be a shrewd and stimulating contribution to the debate about modernity …
Michel Foucault
Av Barry Smart
Inbunden, 2016
2512 kr
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In investigating the major works of Michel Foucault, Barry Smart focuses on the analysis of the relations of power and knowledge and modes of objectification through which human beings are made subjects; and addresses controversial issues concerning the state and resistance to power. The …
Postmodernity
Av Barry Smart
Inbunden, 2016
2512 kr
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At last, a short and authoritative critical introduction to one of the most talked about and most misunderstood concepts of current times. Barry Smart provides a clear and readable discussion for students which also manages to be a shrewd and stimulating contribution to the debate about modernity …
Modern Conditions, Postmodern Controversies
Av Barry Smart
Inbunden, 2016
1521 kr
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In this accomplished, comprehensive and accessible book Barry Smart explores these questions. The book examines the social and economic processes which have shaped and continue to shape life today. It also provides exemplary critical assessments of the various `modern' and `postmodern' thinkers who …
Sociology, Phenomenology and Marxian Analysis
A Critical Discussion of the Theory and Practice of a Science of Society
Av Barry Smart
Häftad, 2015
750 kr
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Sociology is an established academic discipline but there has been continuing debate over its status as a science and the nature of its subject matter. This led to the emergence of a phenomenological sociology and to critiques of positivist sociology. This critical reappraisal of the relevance of …
Observation Methods
Av Barry Smart, Kay Peggs m. fl.
Inbunden, 2013
11779 kr
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Observation - as a deliberate, organized and systematic form of ′looking′ or ′watching′ - is integral to all scientific inquiry. It is a process that is guided by rational principles and assumptions, and motivated by an interest in obtaining data on occurrences, events, processes, reactions, forms …
Sport Star
Modern Sport and the Cultural Economy of Sporting Celebrity
Av Barry Smart
E-bok, 2005
750 kr
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Why are sport stars central to celebrity culture? What are the implications of their fame? Proceeding from a broadly based discussion of heroism, fame and celebrity, Smart addresses a number of prominent modern sports and sport stars, including Michael Jordan (basketball), David Beckham (football), …
Consumer Society
Critical Issues & Environmental Consequences
Av Barry Smart
E-bok, 2010
717 kr
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What factors are contributing to the continuing growth in consumption of goods and services? At what point do the costs associated with consumerism begin to call our way of life into question? How are the problems of resource depletion, waste and pollution, and environmental impact being addressed? …
Critical Social Research Ethics, 4v
Av Barry Smart, Kay Peggs m. fl.
Inbunden, 2018
10709 kr
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This Major Work focuses on critical social research, shedding a light on the wider philosophical and methodological issues and disputes associated with the topic of research ethics as they have arisen primarily in the social sciences but also in a number of other disciplinary fields. The four …
Consumer Society
Critical Issues & Environmental Consequences
Av Barry Smart
Häftad, 2010
1591 kr
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What factors are contributing to the continuing growth in consumption of goods and services? At what point do the costs associated with consumerism begin to call our way of life into question? How are the problems of resource depletion, waste and pollution, and environmental impact being addressed? …
Consumer Society
Critical Issues & Environmental Consequences
Av Barry Smart
Inbunden, 2010
2720 kr
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What factors are contributing to the continuing growth in consumption of goods and services? At what point do the costs associated with consumerism begin to call our way of life into question? How are the problems of resource depletion, waste and pollution, and environmental impact being addressed? …
