Human Societies
An Introduction to Macrosociology
11th Edition
Published on 20. August 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
424 pages
978-1-59451-578-1 (ISBN)
Description
The eleventh edition of Human Societies covers many new developments of our rapidly changing times. Among many global updates are changing political ideologies, cyber warfare, biofuels and the problems they present, new population control initiatives, and the increasing democratization and economic power of China. More than 20 new photos grace the newly designed pages of this classic, influential text.
Reviews / Votes
"Human Societies takes students on a stunning journey from the Stone Age to the latest breaking news on the front page of the New York Times."-Everett K. Wilson, late of the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill "There is nothing quite like it on the market. A gem of a book!"-Alexandra Maryanski, University of California-Riverside"Human Societies set my imagination afire. ... Sociological concepts [can now] be introduced in a theoretical context."-Joan Huber, Ohio State UniversityMore details
Edition
11th New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
New edition
Illustrations
black & white illustrations, black & white tables
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 178 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-59451-578-1 (9781594515781)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
Book
11/2005
10th Edition
Paradigm
€67.11
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Persons
Patrick Nolan, Professor of Sociology at the University of South Carolina, is the recipient of the Mortar Board Teaching Award. Gerhard Lenski, Professor Emeritus of Sociology at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, is the author of Power and Privilege and The Religious Factor. He is a recent recipient of the ASA Distinguished Career Award.
Content
Preface PART ONE: Theoretical Foundations Chapter 1: The Human Condition Chapter 2: Human Societies as Sociocultural Systems Chapter 3: The Evolution of Human Societies Chapter 4: Types of Human Societies PART TWO: Preindustrial Societies Chapter 5: Hunting and Gathering Societies Chapter 6: Horticultural Societies Chapter 7: Agrarian Societies Chapter 8: Some Evolutionary Bypaths and a Brief Review PART THREE: Industrial Societies and Industrializing Societies Chapter 9: The Industrial Revolution Chapter 10: Industrial Societies: Technologies and Economies Chapter 11: Industrial Societies: Ideologies and Polities Chapter 12: Industrial Societies: Social Stratification Chapter 13: Industrial Societies: Population, the Family, and Leisure Chapter 14: Industrializing Hybrid Societies Chapter 15: Retrospect and Prospect Glossary Web Pages of Interest Appendix