Social science : an introduction to the study of society
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Social science : an introduction to the study of society
Routledge, 2019
17th ed
- : pbk
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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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
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