Habermas: A Very Short Introduction : Paperback : Oxford University Press : 9780192840950 : 0192840959 : 25 Aug 2005 : This book provides a clear and readable overview of the works of today\'s most influential German philosopher. It analyses the theoretical underpinnings of Habermas\'s social theory, and its applications in ethics, politics, and law. Finally, it examines how his social and political theory informs his writing on contemporary, political, and social problems.