Social Science
An Introduction to the Study of Society
13th Edition
Published on 7. June 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
528 pages
978-0-205-52406-8 (ISBN)
Description
This classic text provides a revised and updated survey of the social sciences, written in an unbiased manner with a multidisciplinary, common sense approach.
The Thirteenth Edition highlights the dramatic political and economic changes that have swept the world in recent years, providing students and instructors with a starting point for lively classroom discussions and debate.
The Thirteenth Edition highlights the dramatic political and economic changes that have swept the world in recent years, providing students and instructors with a starting point for lively classroom discussions and debate.
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City Colleges of Chicago
Chapter 1
"Good introduction to the field of social science. It is simple and direct. Good example of sample survey."
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Edition
13th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 191 mm
Width: 231 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
816 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-205-52406-8 (9780205524068)
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Persons
David Colander is Professor of Economics at Middlebury College.
Content
IN THIS SECTION: 1.) BRIEF
2.) COMPREHENSIVE
BRIEF TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Chapter 1 Social Science and Its Methods
Chapter 2 Human Origins
Chapter 3 Origins of Western Society
Chapter 4 Society, Culture, and Cultural Change
Chapter 5 Geography, Demography, Ecology, and Society
Chapter 6 Technology and Society
Chapter 7 The Individual, Society, and Culture
Chapter 8 The Family
Chapter 9 Religion
Chapter 10 Education
Chapter 11 Social and Economic Stratification
Chapter 12 Stratification, Minorities and Discrimination
Chapter 13 The Functions and Forms of Government
Chapter 14 Democratic Government in the United States
Chapter 15 Governments of the World
Chapter 16 The Organization of Economic Activities
Chapter 17 Government and the Economy
Chapter 18 International Political Relations
Chapter 19 International Economic Relations
Chapter 20 The Political Economies of Developing Countries
Chapter 21 International Institutions and the Search for Peace
COMPREHENSIVE TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Chapter 1 Social Science and Its Methods
Social Science
The Methods of Social Science
Social Science and Society
Conclusion
Chapter 2 Human Origins
The Origin of the Human Species
The Evolution of Human Beings
Conclusion
Chapter 3 Origins of Western Society
From the Stone Age to the Agricultural Age
Early Civilizations
The Middle Ages (A.D. 500-1453)
The Renaissance
The Development of Modern Economic and Political Institutions
Conclusion
Chapter 4 Society, Culture, and Cultural Change
Culture and Multiculturism
Culture and the Nature of Society
Cultural Integration
Culture, Society, and Social Change
Social Change and Social Problems
Contrasts Among Cultures
Chapter 5 Geography, Demography, Ecology, and Society
Geography
Demography
Ecology: The Interaction of Geography, Demography, and Environment
Conclusion
Chapter 6 Technology and Society
The Industrial Revolution
Technology and Globalization
Technology and Social Change
Natural Resources, Economics, and Technology
Technology of the Past
Technology of the Future
Chapter 7 The Individual, Society, and Culture
Socialization of the Individual
Personality and Its Development
Intelligence, Personal Adjustment, and Normality
Deviance
Conclusion
Chapter 8 The Family
Variations in the Family Pattern
Functions of the Family in Society
Variations of Family Patterns and the Functions of the Family
The Family in the United States Today
The Family in Transition
Chapter 9 Religion
The Nature of Religion
The Great Religions of Today
The Role of Religion in Society
The Future of Religion
Chapter 10 Education
Schools as Agencies of Social Control
The Development of U.S. Education
Examining the School System
Interaction of Economics, Politics, and Social Institutions
Chapter 11 Social and Economic Stratification
Types of Social Stratification
Social Mobility
Economic and Social Inequality
Increasing Social and Economic Inequality
Chapter 12 Stratification, Minorities and Discrimination
Race and Ethnicity
Minorities
Conclusion
Chapter 13 The Functions and Forms of Government
The Primary Functions of Government
Debates about the Nature of Government
Forms of Government
Governments Are Far from Simple
Chapter 14 Democratic Government in the United States
Historical Development of U.S. Government
The Structure of U.S. Government
The Political Process
Evaluation of the Democratic Political Process
Chapter 15 Governments of the World
French Government
Nigerian Government
Japanese Government
Russian Government
Saudi Arabian Government
Some Lessons about Governments
Future Changes in Governments
Chapter 16 The Organization of Economic Activities
The Nature of an Economy
The Evolution of Economic Systems
Market Economies
Globalization and the Changing Nature of the U.S. Economy
The Socialist Economic System
The Continuing Evolution of Economies
Chapter 17 Government and the Economy
Government's Direct Role in the Economy
Government's Indirect Role in the Economy
Conclusion
Chapter 18 International Political Relations
The State in International Relations
The Rise of the European Union
Power in the World Community
Foreign Policies
The United States in the World Community
Chapter 19 International Economic Relations
The Terminology of Trade
Advantages and Disadvantages of International Trade
Restrictions on International Trade
Foreign Exchange
Conclusion
Chapter 20 The Political Economies of Developing Countries
Problems of Developing Countries
Options of Developing Countries
Case Studies
Conclusion
Chapter 21 International Institutions and the Search for Peace
The Problem of War
The United Nations
The Outlook for Peace
2.) COMPREHENSIVE
BRIEF TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Chapter 1 Social Science and Its Methods
Chapter 2 Human Origins
Chapter 3 Origins of Western Society
Chapter 4 Society, Culture, and Cultural Change
Chapter 5 Geography, Demography, Ecology, and Society
Chapter 6 Technology and Society
Chapter 7 The Individual, Society, and Culture
Chapter 8 The Family
Chapter 9 Religion
Chapter 10 Education
Chapter 11 Social and Economic Stratification
Chapter 12 Stratification, Minorities and Discrimination
Chapter 13 The Functions and Forms of Government
Chapter 14 Democratic Government in the United States
Chapter 15 Governments of the World
Chapter 16 The Organization of Economic Activities
Chapter 17 Government and the Economy
Chapter 18 International Political Relations
Chapter 19 International Economic Relations
Chapter 20 The Political Economies of Developing Countries
Chapter 21 International Institutions and the Search for Peace
COMPREHENSIVE TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Chapter 1 Social Science and Its Methods
Social Science
The Methods of Social Science
Social Science and Society
Conclusion
Chapter 2 Human Origins
The Origin of the Human Species
The Evolution of Human Beings
Conclusion
Chapter 3 Origins of Western Society
From the Stone Age to the Agricultural Age
Early Civilizations
The Middle Ages (A.D. 500-1453)
The Renaissance
The Development of Modern Economic and Political Institutions
Conclusion
Chapter 4 Society, Culture, and Cultural Change
Culture and Multiculturism
Culture and the Nature of Society
Cultural Integration
Culture, Society, and Social Change
Social Change and Social Problems
Contrasts Among Cultures
Chapter 5 Geography, Demography, Ecology, and Society
Geography
Demography
Ecology: The Interaction of Geography, Demography, and Environment
Conclusion
Chapter 6 Technology and Society
The Industrial Revolution
Technology and Globalization
Technology and Social Change
Natural Resources, Economics, and Technology
Technology of the Past
Technology of the Future
Chapter 7 The Individual, Society, and Culture
Socialization of the Individual
Personality and Its Development
Intelligence, Personal Adjustment, and Normality
Deviance
Conclusion
Chapter 8 The Family
Variations in the Family Pattern
Functions of the Family in Society
Variations of Family Patterns and the Functions of the Family
The Family in the United States Today
The Family in Transition
Chapter 9 Religion
The Nature of Religion
The Great Religions of Today
The Role of Religion in Society
The Future of Religion
Chapter 10 Education
Schools as Agencies of Social Control
The Development of U.S. Education
Examining the School System
Interaction of Economics, Politics, and Social Institutions
Chapter 11 Social and Economic Stratification
Types of Social Stratification
Social Mobility
Economic and Social Inequality
Increasing Social and Economic Inequality
Chapter 12 Stratification, Minorities and Discrimination
Race and Ethnicity
Minorities
Conclusion
Chapter 13 The Functions and Forms of Government
The Primary Functions of Government
Debates about the Nature of Government
Forms of Government
Governments Are Far from Simple
Chapter 14 Democratic Government in the United States
Historical Development of U.S. Government
The Structure of U.S. Government
The Political Process
Evaluation of the Democratic Political Process
Chapter 15 Governments of the World
French Government
Nigerian Government
Japanese Government
Russian Government
Saudi Arabian Government
Some Lessons about Governments
Future Changes in Governments
Chapter 16 The Organization of Economic Activities
The Nature of an Economy
The Evolution of Economic Systems
Market Economies
Globalization and the Changing Nature of the U.S. Economy
The Socialist Economic System
The Continuing Evolution of Economies
Chapter 17 Government and the Economy
Government's Direct Role in the Economy
Government's Indirect Role in the Economy
Conclusion
Chapter 18 International Political Relations
The State in International Relations
The Rise of the European Union
Power in the World Community
Foreign Policies
The United States in the World Community
Chapter 19 International Economic Relations
The Terminology of Trade
Advantages and Disadvantages of International Trade
Restrictions on International Trade
Foreign Exchange
Conclusion
Chapter 20 The Political Economies of Developing Countries
Problems of Developing Countries
Options of Developing Countries
Case Studies
Conclusion
Chapter 21 International Institutions and the Search for Peace
The Problem of War
The United Nations
The Outlook for Peace