Buch, Englisch, 400 Seiten, Format (B × H): 189 mm x 246 mm
Buch, Englisch, 400 Seiten, Format (B × H): 189 mm x 246 mm
ISBN: 978-0-7456-4177-5
Verlag: Wiley
Combines sociological rigour and accessibility in a way unrivalled by any other book at this level - other texts are criticised by teachers for being ‘dumbed down’.
Third edition has a new exciting internal design that incorporates four colours for the first time.
All chapters revised to include new studies, reports and statistics; key sociological terms systematically highlighted throughout the book; many fresh questions and activities; more detailed advice on coursework, including a top-mark example to show students exactly what they have to do to achieve the highest grades; additional authentic exam questions now included on every topic.
Many new cartoons, photographs, graphs, tables, and spider diagrams help to enliven the text, as well as reinforcing key issues. Web sites and web-based activities are included throughout, encouraging students to engage with the most recent social changes, and developments in sociology.
Completely covers new AQA specification
The third edition of Ken Browne’s widely-used textbook has been completely revised and updated to meet the AQA’s new AS sociology specification. Now published in full colour, the book combines sociological rigour and accessibility in a way unrivalled by any other book at this level. The new edition includes:a whole new chapter on culture and identity;special sections on research methods in the chapters on health and education;up-to-date discussions of a wide range of recent sociological data and debates;lots of extra colour photographs, diagrams, and cartoons, to bring ideas to life and fire students’ imaginations;a dedicated website, including resources for teachers and additional material designed to help students revise or research themes in the book.Key sociological terms are systematically highlighted throughout the text and are included in a comprehensive glossary, with fresh questions and activities added to develop and test students’ understanding further. Exam style questions are also found in every chapter.Pitched at exactly the right level for the new AQA AS sociology specification, the book provides all the tools necessary to help students achieve top grades, whatever their needs, interests and abilities. Please visit the accompanying website at:www.polity.co.uk/Browne
Zielgruppe
Students taking AS level sociology with the AQA
