Ian Craib

This study of classical social theory, modern social theory and psychoanalysis is organized around the themes of experience and identity.

Providing an account of the key ideas of Marx, Weber, Durkheim and Simmel, Craib establishes their contemporary relevance and enduring significance in terms of their contribution to understanding contemporary problems such as race and gender.

An introduction to the work of Anthony Giddens, and a critical discussion of his ideas. It sets out the background to and sources for Giddens' development of structuration theory and describes the main features of his theory.