Turning the Circle: Considerations of “The Postmodern Turn” À La Simon Susen

Abstract

Purpose

This paper reviews and assesses the aim, substance, and impact of Simon Susen’s book, “The Postmodern Turn” in the Social Sciences.

Methodology/approach

The review follows the structure of Susen’s book, by description and by evaluation.

Findings

Susen’s book encompasses a very large volume of literature of the self-defined “postmodern,” then concludes that the covered material has contributed little that is new to the social sciences.

Originality/value

The review has not been previously published, does not replicate any prior assessment known to the author.

Citation

Hazelrigg, L. (2016), "Turning the Circle: Considerations of “The Postmodern Turn” À La Simon Susen", Reconstructing Social Theory, History and Practice (Current Perspectives in Social Theory, Vol. 35), Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 227-274. https://doi.org/10.1108/S0278-120420160000035009