Major Works:
* Understanding Social Life: This is one of his most popular and influential books, providing a comprehensive introduction to sociological theory.
* The Political Economy of Modern Capitalism: This book explores the relationship between capitalism and the state, arguing that the two are inextricably linked.
* Habermas and the Public Sphere: A seminal work that examines Jürgen Habermas's theory of the public sphere and its relevance to contemporary society.
* Habermas: A Critical Introduction: A concise introduction to the work of Jürgen Habermas, one of the most prominent philosophers of the 20th century.
* Marxism and the Future of Socialism: This book examines the legacy of Marx and the prospects for socialism in the 21st century.
Other notable publications:
* The Future of Sociology
* The Sociology of the State
* Contemporary Political Thought: This book provides an overview of contemporary political theory, including works by John Rawls, Robert Nozick, and Michael Walzer.
* New Left Review: A History
* Social Theory and Political Thought
* The Limits of Social Science
* The Development of Political Theory
* Critical Social Theory
Outhwaite has also contributed numerous articles to academic journals and edited several volumes of collected essays. His work has been translated into multiple languages and continues to be widely read and cited in both academic and popular circles.