'This book will take its place alongside such major statements of sociological theory as those of Parsons and Habermas. Anyone interested in the state of the social sciences today, the character of social theory or the relevance of philosophy to social theory will now find it essential to grapple with Giddens's bold and incisive book.' Richard Bernstein, Haverford College, USA
'Anthony Giddens's new book is the fullest presentation yet of his theoretical views ... it has the lean, sparse, utterly serious, craftsmanlike qualities we have learned to expect from its author and which make it a real pleasure to read.' Donnis Wrong, Times Higher Education Supplement
Abbreviations.
Introduction.
1. Elements of the Theory of Structuration.
2. Consciousness, Self and Social Encounters.
3. Time, Space and Regionalization.
4. Structure, System, Social Reproduction.
5. Change, Evolution and Power.
6. Structuration Theory, Empirical Research and Social Critique.
Glossary.
Bibliography.
Index.