Within social theory there is a very widespread use of metaphors for consciously and analytically describing social phenomena in terms of machines living systems legal orders war market places . This book introduces the novice reader to modern social theory through the creative exploration of eight major metaphors that have shaped western understandings of human society rigney vividly yet concisely examines each major theoretical perspective in sociology including functionalism conflict theory rational choice and symbolic interactionism. Up to 90 off textbooks at amazon canada plus free two day shipping for six months when you sign up for amazon prime for students. the metaphorical society an invitation to social theory by daniel rigney 2001 03 21 uploaded by erle stanley gardner within social theory there is a very widespread use of metaphors for consciously and analytically describing social phenomena in terms of machines living systems legal orders war market places up to 90 off. The metaphorical society an invitation to social theory daniel rigney imprint lanham md rowman littlefield publishers c2001 marketplaces games theoretical productions and discourses a chapter on each of these metaphorical traditions explores its historical context and identifies its strengths limitations and