Human Societies
An Introduction to Macrosociology
11th Edition
Published on 1. July 2010
Book
Paperback/Softback
430 pages
978-1-59451-880-5 (ISBN)
Description
This new supplemented edition offers instructors and students an exciting new pedagogical tool for Human Societies, the classic textbook now in its 40th year of service to social science. While previous editions have continually updated the text, this supplemented edition is the first to offer a featured section about the future.
Teachers and students can now use the long-term conceptual tools introduced in Human Societies to assess future world developments in demography, culture, politics, economies and even on such specific topics as terrorism. New readings from sociologist Jack Goldstone and scientist Joel E. Cohen are coupled with assignments for classroom discussion, paper assignments, and focus groups. The supplemented edition also incorporates redesigned charts, tables, and figures for easier reading.
Teachers and students can now use the long-term conceptual tools introduced in Human Societies to assess future world developments in demography, culture, politics, economies and even on such specific topics as terrorism. New readings from sociologist Jack Goldstone and scientist Joel E. Cohen are coupled with assignments for classroom discussion, paper assignments, and focus groups. The supplemented edition also incorporates redesigned charts, tables, and figures for easier reading.
More details
Edition
11th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
Paperback (UK-trade)
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 178 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-59451-880-5 (9781594518805)
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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
Chatper 10: Industrial Societies: Technologies and Economies
Chapter 11: Industrial Societies: Ideologies and Politics
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
Teaching and Learning Supplement
Glossary
Web Pages of Interest
Appendix
Notes
Photo and Art Credits
Index
About the Authors
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
Chatper 10: Industrial Societies: Technologies and Economies
Chapter 11: Industrial Societies: Ideologies and Politics
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
Teaching and Learning Supplement
Glossary
Web Pages of Interest
Appendix
Notes
Photo and Art Credits
Index
About the Authors