| Description |
xi, 1182 pages : illustrations, maps, portraits ; 26 cm |
| Contents |
Machine generated contents note: 1.What is Sociology? -- 2.Asking and Answering Sociological Questions -- 3.Theories and Perspectives -- 4.Globalization and Social Change -- 5.The Environment -- 6.Cities and Urban Life -- 7.Work and the Economy -- 8.Social Interaction and Everyday Life -- 9.The Life Course -- 10.Families and Intimate Relationships -- 11.Health, Illness and Disability -- 12.Stratification and Social Class -- 13.Poverty, Social Exclusion and Welfare -- 14.Global Inequality -- 15.Gender and Sexuality -- 16.Race, Ethnicity and Migration -- 17.Religion -- 18.The Media -- 19.Organizations and Networks -- 20.Education -- 21.Crime and Deviance -- 22.Politics, Government and Social Movements -- 23.Nations, War and Terrorism |
| Summary |
"The seventh edition of this indispensable resource continues from strength to strength to provide a vibrant, engaging and authoritative introduction to sociology. Revised and updated throughout, it provides a commanding overview of recent global developments and new ideas in sociology. Classic debates are also given careful coverage, with even the most complex ideas explained in an engaging way. Written in a fluent, easy-to-follow style, the book manages to be intellectually rigorous but still very accessible. With a strong focus on interactive pedagogy, it aims to engage and excite readers, helping them to see the value of thinking sociologically." --Publisher description |
| Notes |
Previous ed.: 2009 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| In |
523-567 |
| Subject |
Culture.
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Social change.
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Social interaction.
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Social structure.
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Sociology -- Textbooks.
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Sociology.
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Sociology.
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| Genre/Form |
Textbooks.
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| Author |
Sutton, Philip W., author
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| ISBN |
074565293X (paperback) |
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9780745652931 (paperback) |
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