A comprehensive new collection covering the principal traditions and critical
contemporary issues of social theory. Builds on the success of "The Blackwell
Companion to Social Theory," second edition with substantial revisions, entirely
new contributions, and a fresh editorial direction Explores contemporary areas
such as actor network theory, social constructionism, human rights and
cosmopolitanism Includes chapters on demography, science and technology studies,
and genetics and social theory Emphasizes key areas of sociology which have had
an important impact in shaping the discipline as a whole