Divided into two parts, this book examines the train of social theory from the 19th century, through to the ′organization of modernity′, in relation to idea

While social scientists and historians have been exchanging ideas for a long time, they have never developed a proper dialogue about social theory. William H. S

The use of case studies to build and test theories in political science and the other social sciences has increased in recent years. Many scholars have argued t

Taking into account new developments since this book was first published, 'History and Social Theory' discusses topics including globalization, postcolonialism

Professor Meek traces the prehistory of the four stages theory, with emphasis on the influence of literature about savage societies.