The 10 Most Important Theories in Social Science | Part 1

The 10 most important theories in anthropology and sociology: Do you know them all? In this episode, we're trying our hand at a top 10 list, discussing the 10 most important theoretical movements to know for students and educators in the social sciences.

The host, Dr. Alexander K. Smith, holds an MA from Oxford University and a PhD in the anthropology of Tibet and the Himalayas from the University of Paris (EPHE - PSL).

If there is anything you feel that we missed or should have been on the list, let us know in the comments below!

On cultural materialism, you should also check out Tom Nicholas's great video:    • Cultural Materialism: WTF? Raymond Wi...  

0:00 Introduction
0:30 Functionalism
2:55 Structuralism
5:54 Post Structuralism
9:12 Social Action Theory
12:25 Cultural Materialism
16:15 Conclusion