Sociology
A Brief Introduction
3rd Edition
Published on 1. December 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
528 pages
978-0-07-303544-4 (ISBN)
Description
This text represents all major theoretical perspectives and research methods, taking a social policy emphasis that underscores the usefulness of sociological theory and research in understanding and resolving the issues facing the modern world.
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Edition
3rd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Publishing group
McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Target group
College/higher education
Adult education
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 230 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-07-303544-4 (9780073035444)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
The sociological view; sociological research; culture; socialization; social structure and social interaction; groups and organizations; deviance and social control; stratification in the US and worldwide; racial and ethnic inequality; stratification by gender and age; the family; religion and education; government and the economy; population and health; communities and the environment; social change and technology.