Summary
Contents
In Key Concepts in Classical Social Theory individual entries introduce, explain and contextualize the key topics within classical social theory. Definitions, summaries and key words are developed throughout with careful cross-referencing, allowing students to move effortlessly between core ideas and themes. Each entry provides:• Clear definitions• Lucid accounts of key issues• Up-to-date suggestions for further reading• Informative cross-referencing Relevant, focused and accessible, this book will provide students with an indispensible guide to the central concepts of classical social theory.
Alienation
Alienation
The word ‘alienation’ implies a hostile force or impersonal environment against which we feel separated from or resentful towards. However, Marx's concept of alienation is not primarily a psychological one about personal feelings or cognitive dissonance. It is more concerned with the workings of unseen social ...