Principles of Sociology
Canadian Perspectives
2nd Edition
Published on 1. June 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
512 pages
978-0-19-542982-4 (ISBN)
Description
An exciting and concise introduction to the discipline, Principles of Sociology, Second Edition assembles an impressive team of Canadian sociologists to introduce students to the key concepts and theories of sociology. In addition to explaining the fundamental principles of sociology, this text also shows how those principles are used to yield new and surprising insights into Canadian society and Canada's place in the world. The result is a unique and enlightened overview of sociology that is ideally suited to one-semester introductory courses.
An exciting and concise introduction to the discipline, Principles of Sociology, Second Edition assembles an impressive team of Canadian sociologists to introduce students to the key concepts and theories of sociology. In addition to explaining the fundamental principles of sociology, this text also shows how those principles are used to yield new and surprising insights into Canadian society and Canada's place in the world. The result is a unique and enlightened overview of sociology that is ideally suited to one-semester introductory courses.
An exciting and concise introduction to the discipline, Principles of Sociology, Second Edition assembles an impressive team of Canadian sociologists to introduce students to the key concepts and theories of sociology. In addition to explaining the fundamental principles of sociology, this text also shows how those principles are used to yield new and surprising insights into Canadian society and Canada's place in the world. The result is a unique and enlightened overview of sociology that is ideally suited to one-semester introductory courses.
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Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Canada
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
35 photos 40 figures, and 53 tables (all 4 colour)
Dimensions
Height: 280 mm
Width: 215 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
1053 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-542982-4 (9780195429824)
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Lorne Tepperman | Patrizia Albanese | Jim Curtis (deceased)
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Canadian Perspectives
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02/2006
Oxford University Press, Canada
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Content
From the Publisher; Preface; PART I: INTRODUCTION: THE SOCIOLOGICAL APPROACH; 1. Sociology: Its Purposes, Theories, and Research Approaches; PART II: MAJOR SOCIAL PROCESSES; 2. Culture and Change; 3. Socialization; 4. Social Organization; 5. Deviance; 6. Class and Status Inequality; 7. Sexuality and Gender; 8. Ethnic and Race Relations; PART III: SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS; 9. Families and Intimate Relationships; 10. Health Issues; 11. Education; 12. Work and the Economy; 13. Mass Media and Communication; 14. Religion; 15. Politics and Social Movements; PART IV: CANADIAN SOCIETY AND THE GLOBAL CONTEXT; 16. Population, Urbanization, and the Environment; 17. Globalization and Social Change; References; Glossary; Contributors; List of Tables, Figures, and Boxes; Author Index; Subject Index