Mouzelis puts forward a post-Marxist conceptual framework which overcomes economic reductionism while retaining some distinctive features of the Marxist paradigm which are seen to be indispensable for an examination of how whole social orders are constituted, maintained and transformed.
The book explores the tension between modern and postmodern sociological theories, offering insights into their differences and similarities. It seeks to reconcile these perspectives, providing a comprehensive analysis of how they can coexist and inform contemporary sociological thought. Through critical examination, it addresses the implications of this conflict for understanding society today.