New book by Benno Herzog, released by Tirant Lo Blanch. The work offers a rigorous journey through the main traditions, figures, and disputes of contemporary social thought.

“Sociología crítica. Tradiciones, figuras y debates”, the new book by author Benno Herzog, is now available. Published on September 21, 2026, as part of the "Manuales humanidades y ciencias sociales" collection by Editorial Tirant Lo Blanch, this book provides an in-depth approach to the theoretical and practical problems that remain highly relevant to understanding today's society.

Far from offering an encyclopedic overview or a mere history of authors, the text is organized around analytical figures and fundamental problems. Across its 342 pages, it analyzes the emergence and evolution of intellectual currents such as Marxism, the Frankfurt School, post-structuralism, and their multiple developments, including postcolonialism and queer feminism. Through a dialogue with key figures in social theory, Herzog identifies tools to evaluate the different ways of practicing critical sociology and understanding critique as a practice of social transformation.

With a clear, systematic, and accessible approach, this first edition serves as a solid and essential conceptual framework for students, researchers, and readers interested in the challenges of our current society.

More information and purchase: Editorial Tirant Lo Blanch