In this second edition, the author surveys the recent changes that have taken place in psychoanalytic social theory. Traditions of thought covered include critical theory, Lacanian and post-Lacanian theory, post structuralism and feminism.

Offers an account of the nature of psychoanalysis in the postmodern age. This text presents a history and critique of the concept of postmodernism throughout contemporary psychoanalytic thought, giving a critical survey of the complex relations between desire, selfhood and culture.

* An erudite and original book that gets to grips with a central bone of contention in the social sciences and beyond: what do we mean by 'society'? * Written by two of the world's leading social theorists.

This book provides an indispensable introduction to the most significant figures in contemporary social theory. It provides detailed accounts of the development of the work of major social theorists and charts the relationship between different traditions of social, cultural and political thought.

A collection of essays on identity and the self from some of the biggest names in social theory today.

This comprehensive overview of the central issues and debates in contemporary psychoanalytic theory also offers guidelines for the reformation of social, political and cultural theory in the light of psychoanalysis.

A collection of introductory essays by an international range of contributors giving an insightful overview of classical and contemporary social theory.

Written by one of the world's acclaimed social theorists, this textbook offers a comprehensive introduction to contemporary social theory from the Frankfurt School to globalization theories. It is suitable for undergraduate students and professionals in the fields of social theory, sociology and cultural studies.

Covers Bauman's contribution to sociology and social theory. This book analyzes Bauman's shift from a sociology of postmodernity to liquid modernity. It provides an assessment of contemporary Bauman, appraising his theory of liquid modernity in terms of its implications for self-identity, interpersonal relationships, culture and communications.

In this introduction to psychoanalytic theory and its application in the social sciences and humanities, Elliott provides lucid interpretations of key psychoanalytic theorists such as Freud, Klein, Winnicott, Kohut, Lacan, Laplanche and Kristeva.

Offers a compilation of the major statements - across historical periods, political contexts, intellectual perspectives and academic disciplines - on the globalization debate.

In this introduction to psychoanalytic theory and its application in the social sciences and humanities, Elliott provides lucid interpretations of key psychoanalytic theorists such as Freud, Klein, Winnicott, Kohut, Lacan, Laplanche and Kristeva.

Selections from the best-known intellectuals and researchers in social theory around the globe. Includes discussion of not only traditional aspects of social theory, but also recent controversies surrounding such topics as self, identity and subjectivity; race, multiculturalism; modernism and postmodernism.

Written by one of the world's acclaimed social theorists, this textbook offers a comprehensive introduction to contemporary social theory, from the Frankfurt School to globalization theories. It is suitable for undergraduate students and professionals in the fields of social theory, sociology and cultural studies.

This wide-ranging analysis of key issues and debates in contemporary social theory draws social theory, cultural studies and psychoanalysis together to challenge the widespread view that social theory seems to have lost its way as a result of the diversification on conceptual approaches.