Sociology, 7e & Sociology: Introductory Readings, 3e Set

7 Rev ed
ISBN: 978-0-7456-7071-3
Verlag: Polity Press

Buch, Englisch, 216 Seiten, Format (B × H): 185 mm x 260 mm, Gewicht: 3474 g

Now available in a discounted bundle, buy the exciting new seventh edition of Anthony Giddens and Philip W. Sutton’s Sociology alongside the specially tailored and revised selection of key sociological works in Sociology: Introductory Readings.

The main textbook provides an authoritative 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.

The reader offers a stimulating and wide-ranging set of readings to enable students to get to grips with original sociological thinking. A strong emphasis has been placed on creating a productive mixture of classic and contemporary readings which is highly readable and lively, yet remains challenging.

Together the two books provide an engaging and thorough introduction to the full scope of sociology - a comprehensive resource for all students.

For additional support and material, please visit the accompanying website at: politybooks.com/giddens

Autoren/Hrsg.

Giddens, Anthony

Sutton, Philip W.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Sociology, 7th edition

Introduction

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
Glossary

Sociology: Introductory Readings, 3rd edition

Introduction - The Sociological Perspective
PART 1 Theories of Society
PART 2 Research Methods
PART 3 Natural and Urban Environments
PART 4 Institutions and Organizations
PART 5 Social Inequalities
PART 6 Relationships and the Life-course
PART 7 Interaction and Communication
PART 8 Health and the Body
PART 9 Crime and Deviance
PART 10 Political Sociology

Über Autor(innen)

Anthony Giddens is the former director of the London School of Economics and Political Science, and is now a member of the House of Lords. He is a very influential sociologist and social theorist, and his many books include The Third Way and The Consequences of Modernity.

Philip W. Sutton is an independent researcher, formerly of the University of Leeds and Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen.