Introduction to Sociology
6th Edition
Published on 22. July 1998
Book
Paperback/Softback
768 pages
978-0-15-508297-7 (ISBN)
Description
Two basic ideas are threaded through this text: that sociology is a rigorous, scientific discipline and that a basic knowledge of sociology is essential for understanding social interaction in many work and social settings. Each chapter progresses from a specific to a general analysis of society - each part introducing increasingly more complex factors necessary for a broad-based understanding of social organization. The three integrated resources in the book - chapter discussion, study guide and practice tests - provide an applications-oriented approach to help students see how society shapes people and how people shape society.
More details
Edition
6th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Belmont, CA
United States
Publishing group
Cengage Learning, Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 251 mm
Width: 202 mm
Weight
1434 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-15-508297-7 (9780155082977)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Content
The study of society; the sociological perspective; doing sociology - research methods. Part 2 The individual in society: culture; socialization and development; social interaction and social groups; deviant behaviour and social control. Part 3 Social inequality: social stratification and social class in the United States; racial and ethnic minorities; gender and age stratification. Part 4 Institutions: marriage and alternative family lifestyles; religion; education; political and economic systems; social change and social issues; population and demography; urban society; health and health care; collective behaviour and social movements; social change.