| Description |
xiv, 418 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm |
| Contents |
Prologue: gaining perspective from a timeline of human society -- The origins and nature of sociology -- The scientific method and sociology -- Theoretical perspectives in sociology -- Biology -- Culture -- Social structure -- Social interaction -- Socialization -- Social control -- Encounters -- Groups -- Organizations -- Communities -- Class stratification -- Ethnic stratification -- Gender stratification -- Economy -- Government -- Kinship and family -- Religion -- Education -- Social movements -- Revolution, war, and terrorism -- Globalization -- Population and ecology |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 395-412) and index |
| Subject |
Sociology.
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| LC no. |
2005016533 |
| ISBN |
0131134965 |
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