Introduction to Macrosociology
2nd Edition
Published on 25. January 1996
Book
Paperback/Softback
288 pages
978-0-13-228230-7 (ISBN)
Description
Appropriate for Introduction to Sociology courses that take a macrosociology perspective.
This brief text provides a core introduction to sociology from a macrosociological perspective, allowing time for supplementary readings. It uses a comparative approach in its analysis of past and present societies and their major economic, political, and social attributes.
This brief text provides a core introduction to sociology from a macrosociological perspective, allowing time for supplementary readings. It uses a comparative approach in its analysis of past and present societies and their major economic, political, and social attributes.
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Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 227 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
350 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-228230-7 (9780132282307)
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Previous edition
James W. Russell
Introduction to Macrosociology
Book
08/1991
Prentice Hall
€23.46
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Content
Preface.
About the Auhtor.
1. Sociology.
2. Individuals and Societies.
3. Classifying Societies.
4. Past Societies.
5. Contemporary Societies and the World Economy.
6. Classical Sociological Theory.
7. Power, Politics, and the State.
8. Class, Race, and Gender.
9. Organizations.
10. The Family.
11. Population.
12. Social Research.
Glossary.
Appendix.
Bibliography.
Photo Credits.
Index.
About the Auhtor.
1. Sociology.
2. Individuals and Societies.
3. Classifying Societies.
4. Past Societies.
5. Contemporary Societies and the World Economy.
6. Classical Sociological Theory.
7. Power, Politics, and the State.
8. Class, Race, and Gender.
9. Organizations.
10. The Family.
11. Population.
12. Social Research.
Glossary.
Appendix.
Bibliography.
Photo Credits.
Index.