Social science : an introduction to the study of society

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Social science : an introduction to the study of society

Elgin F. Hunt, David C. Colander

Routledge, 2017

16th ed

  • : pbk

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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Social Science: An Introduction to the Study of Society 16e approaches social science from a common-sense perspective, rather than from a conventional social science angle. Readers will see how seemingly diverse disciplines intermingle - anthropology and economics, for example. The goal of the book is to teach students critical thought and problem solving skills that will allow them to approach social issues in an unbiased manner. New to this edition are significant updates on: Race and the police More comparison/contrasts of deviance and criminality Alternative pathways in criminal justice new technology such as self-driving cars Gay marriage American political dynasties Refugee and immigration issues in Europe & globally American political dynasties China's growing power New trade initiatives "States" in the Middle East Nuclear arms control Expanded web-based ancillaries for students and teachers

Table of Contents

Preface Acknowledgements Part I Introduction Ch. 1 Social Science and Its Methods Ch. 2 Human Origins Ch. 3 Origins of Western Society Part II Culture and the Individual Ch. 4 Society, Culture, and Cultural Change Ch. 5 Geography, Demography, Ecology, and Society Ch. 6 Technology and Society Ch. 7 Psychology, Society, and Culture Ch. 8 Deviance, Crime, and Society Part III Institutions and Socieity Ch. 9 The Family Ch. 10 Religion Ch. 11 Education Ch. 12 Social and Economic Stratification Ch. 13 Stratification, Minorities, and Discrimination Part IV Politics and Society Ch. 14 The Functions and Forms of Government Ch. 15 Governments of the World Ch. 16 Democratic Government in the United States Part V Economics and Society Ch. 17 The Organization of Economic Activities Ch. 18 The Economy, Government, and Economic Challenges Facing the United States Part VI Global Issues Ch. 19 International Political Relations Ch. 20 International Economic Relations Ch. 21 The Political Economies of Developing Countries Ch. 22 International Institutions and the Search for Peace

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  • NCID
    BB23540573
  • ISBN
    • 9781138654266
  • LCCN
    2016004028
  • Country Code
    us
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    New York
  • Pages/Volumes
    xxi, 467 p.
  • Size
    26 cm
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