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Theory Overviews

Here are a few book chapters and online sources that provide an overview of relevant theories.

Feminist Perspectives on Power (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy)
This peer-reviewed encyclopedia explores theories related to gender and power.
Foucault's Feminism (Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy)
Foucault's approach to feminism and power is discussed here.

(eBook) Theory at a Glance: a Guide for Health Promotion Practice
This book looks at theory as it relates to public health communication.

The Palgrave Handbook of Social Theory in Health, Illness and Medicine by Fran Collyer (Editor)
ISBN: 9781137355614
Publication Date: 2015
"Offers a new perspective on the sociology of health, illness and medicine by stressing the importance of social theory. Examining a range of classic and contemporary female and male theorists from across the globe, it explores various issues including chronic illness, counseling, and the rising problems of obesity."

The Routledge Companion to Social Theory by Anthony Elliott (Editor)
ISBN: 9780415470155
Publication Date: 2010
"An authoritative, comprehensive and provocative introduction to the key traditions of thought in social theory today. Represented are: classical social thought, symbolic interactionism, psychoanalysis, structuralism, post-structuralism and postmodernism, identity theories, and globalization theories."

Global Social Theory
This site, edited by sociology faculty in the UK, explores global social theory in three broad categories: concepts, thinkers, and topics.

Decolonial Theories in Comparison
This article examines many decolonial theories, comparing and contrasting multiple theorists from across the globe.