Sociology : an introduction
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Sociology : an introduction
McGraw-Hill, c1995
5th ed
- : pbk.
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
This text provides the basics of sociology - perspective, theoretical orientations, methods and concepts - and emphasizes how sociology answers real-world questions, both personal and public. This edition discusses global issues in every chapter, and coverage of the impact of stratification (socioeconomic, racial/ethnic and gender) on both individuals and society has been expanded. Gender issues are discussed throughout the text, but there is also a chapter on gender stratification, which includes a section on men and masculinity. Issues relating to health care are interwoven throughout.
Table of Contents
- Part 1 Introducing sociology: the sociological perspective
- the science of sociology. Part 2 The dynamics of social behaviour: culture
- socialization through the life course
- social inequality and social structure
- groups and formal organizations
- deviance and social control. Part 3 Social inequality: social stratification
- racial and ethnic stratification
- gender stratification. Part 4 Social institutions: the family
- education
- religion
- politics
- the economy and work. Part 5 The changing shape of society: population, global ecology and urbanization
- collective behaviour and social movements.
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