Elliott, Anthony editor. London Routledge 2010 xiv, 338p. 23cm. It provides an authoritative, comprehensive and provocative introduction to the key traditions of thought in social theory today. This ground-breaking reference work brings together major contributors, both established and emergent new voices, to reflect on the ways in which social theory sheds light on the contemporary social world. Represented are: the traditions of classical social thought symbolic interactionism psychoanalysis structuralism, post-structuralism and postmodernism identity theories globalization theories. The Routledge Companion to Social Theory is designed to give a sense of the complexities of both classical and contemporary social theory. Including a helpful glossary of key terms and theorists, this accessible guide is essential reading for students and professionals in social theory, sociology, philosophy, cultural studies, women’s studies and politics. Introduction. Part One – Traditions and Riddles of Social Theory 1. What is Social Theory? 2. Classical Social Theory 3. Social Theory and Symbolic Interactionism 4. Social Theory and Psychoanalysis 5. Social Theory, Structuralism and Poststructuralism 6. Structuration Theories 7. Social Theory of the Body 8. Postmodern Social Theory 9. Social Theory of Identity 10. New Media, Popular Culture and Social Theory 11. Citizenship, Cosmopolitanism and Social Theory 12. Social Theory and Cultural Sociology 13. Social Theory of Globalization. Part Two – Central Terms and Thinkers. Bibliography edited by Anthony Elliott include bibliography and index (page no.304-327) English Social sciences Social change Social structure Sociology 301.01 ROU- 9781138667501