Social science : an introduction to the study of society

Author(s)

• Colander, David C.
• Hunt, Elgin F.

Bibliographic Information

Social science : an introduction to the study of society

David C. Colander, Elgin F. Hunt

Routledge, 2019

17th ed

• : pbk

Note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Now in its seventeenth edition, Social Science: An Introduction to the Study of Society approaches its study from a common-sense perspective, rather than a formalistic perspective more common in social science. Readers will see how seemingly diverse disciplines intermingle and connect to one another - anthropology and economics, for example. The goal of the book is to teach students critical thinking and problem-solving skills that will allow them to approach social issues in an objective and informed way. New to this edition are significant updates on: The election of Donald Trump and the emergence of related populist movements Trade policy and health care Issues involving migration and immigration Emerging developments in artificial intelligence Comparisons between cultural and biological evolution Examples, data, recommended readings, and internet questions

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

by "Nielsen BookData"

• NCID: BB28741914
• ISBN:
  • 9781138328266
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: New York
• Pages/Volumes: xxiv, 481 p.
• Size: 26 cm
• Classification:
  • DC23 : 300
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Social sciences