Sociology

A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Sociology is the leading introduction to its field in the world today. The Third Edition preserves the lucidity, liveliness and comprehensive qual ity which marked the book in its earlier versions. Yet much of the text in this edition is completely new. All the empirical materials have been broug ht up to date. There are many fresh sections, covering issues ranging from ethnic struggles and changes in class structure through to eating disorders and the expanding impact of information technology. Recent developments in social theory are also incorporated. New chapters include 'The Sociology o f the Body', 'Mass Media' and 'Popular Culture', and 'The Sociology of Educ ation'. The book is strongly comparative, stressing as it does the essential influe nce of globalizing influences upon social life. Numerous student learning aids are provided, as well as many figures and di agrams. As a result, Sociology is a state-of-the-art account of the subject . Written by an author of international reputation, the book combines originality and accessibility in an indispensable textbook for all beginning students in sociology.

Product Info

ISBN: 0745618030

ISBN-13: 9780745618036

Publisher: Polity

Year: 1997

Type: Used

Binding: Softcover

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