Sociology
A Brief Introduction
McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.
4th Edition
Published on 1. September 2001
Book
Mixed media product
978-0-07-112080-7 (ISBN)
Description
Three basic premises guide this highly successful introductory text - first that theory and research must be both comprehensive and clear, second that the text must show how sociology is relevant both to the study of society and to students' lives, and third that sociology can play a valuable role in teaching critical thinking skills. To that end, this solid, well-respected text combines a balanced three-perspective approach with excellent student-oriented examples, and distinctive social policy sections in a concise presentation that offers an alternative to full-length books. New chapter openers, drawn from sociological writings, convey the excitement and relevance of sociological inquiry. "Eye on the Media" boxed features illustrate how the media affect and are affected by social factors, helping students look at media more critically. Contemporary poster and graphic art and accompanying captions at the beginning of each chapter illustrate key themes.
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Edition
4th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 230 mm
Width: 220 mm
Weight
1180 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-07-112080-7 (9780071120807)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Boxes. Social Policy Sections. Preface. 1. Understanding Sociology. 2. Sociological Research. 3. Culture. 4. Socialization. 5. Social Interaction and Social Structure. 6. Groups and Organizations. 7. Deviance and Social Control. 8. Stratification In The United States And Worldwide. 9. Racial and Ethnic Inequality. 10. Stratification by Gender and Age. 11. The Family and Intimate Relationships. 12. Religion and Education. 13. Government and The Economy. 14. Population and Health. 15. Communities and The Environment. 16. Social Movement, Social Change and Technology. Glossary References. Acknowledgments. Index.