Theories and Narratives by Alex Callinicos
In this book Callinicos explores the relationship between social theory and historical writing drawing on a wide range of theories and theorists in an attempt to establish the contribution that theory can make to understanding the past.
'Callinicos's well read both in recent philosophy of history and in recent postmodern theory, and engages with both of these in a clear and interesting way' Australian Journal of Philosophy
'An outstanding piece of committed scholarship, impressive in its intellectual scope, rational argumentation and clarity of exposition.' Radical Philosophy
'Few social and political theorists in recent years can match the combination of quality and quantity in the writings of Alex Callinicos. This book offers incisive and lucid discussions in his best manner of the views on history of a range of contemporary thinkers from Francis Fukuyama to Hayden White and Robert Brenner.' Political Studies
Alex Callinicos is Professor of Politics at the University of York.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780745612010 |
| ISBN 10 | 0745612016 |
| Title | Theories and Narratives |
| Author | Alex Callinicos |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | John Wiley and Sons Ltd |
| Year published | 1995-03-08 |
| Number of pages | 264 |
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