Sociology
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Ensk lýsing:
Now in its eighth edition, this continues to be the indispensable guide to understanding the world we make and the lives we lead. Revised and updated throughout, it remains unrivalled in its vibrant, engaging and authoritative introduction to sociology. The authors provide a commanding overview of recent global developments and new ideas in sociology. Classic debates are also given careful coverage, with even the most complex ideas explained in an engaging way.
Written in a fluent, easy-to-follow style, the book manages to be intellectually rigorous but still very accessible. With a strong focus on interactive pedagogy, it aims to engage and excite readers, helping them to see the enduring value of thinking sociologically. The eighth edition includes: a solid foundation in the basics of sociology: its purpose, methodology and theories; up-to-the-minute overviews of key topics in social life, from gender, personal life and poverty, to globalization, the media and politics; stimulating examples of what sociology has to say about key issues in our contemporary world, such as growing inequality, climate change and the rise of terrorism; a strong focus on global sociology and the ways that digital technologies are radically transforming our world; quality pedagogical features, such as ?Classic Studies? and ?Global Society? boxes, and ?Thinking Critically? reflection points, as well as end-of-chapter activities inviting readers to engage with popular culture and original research articles to gather sociological insights.
Lýsing:
Over a million copies sold worldwide The indispensable guide to understanding the world we make and the lives we lead. This thoroughly revised and updated ninth edition remains unrivalled in its vibrant, engaging and authoritative introduction to sociology. The authors provide a commanding overview of the latest global developments and new ideas in this fascinating subject. Classic debates are also given careful coverage, with even the most complex ideas explained in a straightforward way.
Written in a fluent, easy-to-follow style, the book manages to be intellectually rigorous but still very accessible. With a strong focus on interactive pedagogy, it aims to engage and excite readers, helping them to see the enduring value of thinking sociologically. The ninth edition includes: a solid foundation in the basics of sociology: its purpose, methodology and theories; up-to-the-minute overviews of key topics in social life, from gender, personal life and poverty, to globalization, the media and politics; stimulating examples of what sociology has to say about key issues in our contemporary world, such as climate change, growing inequality and rising polarization in societies across the world; a strong focus on global connections and the ways that digital technologies are radically transforming our lives; quality pedagogical features, such as ‘Classic Studies’ and ‘Global Society’ boxes, and ‘Thinking Critically’ reflection points, as well as end-of-chapter activities inviting readers to engage with popular culture and original research articles to gather sociological insights.
Annað
- Höfundar: Anthony Giddens, Philip W. Sutton
- Útgáfa:9
- Útgáfudagur: 2021-03-16
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- Format:ePub
- ISBN 13: 9781509539239
- Print ISBN: 9781509539222
- ISBN 10: 1509539239
Efnisyfirlit
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Preface to the Ninth Edition
- Acknowledgements
- Introduction
- Four central themes
- The main elements of our approach
- Interactive features
- 1 What is Sociology?
- An introduction to sociology
- The sociological imagination
- Studying people and societies
- The development of sociological thinking
- The uses of sociology
- Summary
- Chapter review
- Research in practice
- Thinking it through
- Society in the arts
- Further reading
- Internet links
- 2 Asking and Answering Sociological Questions
- Human subjects, ethical issues
- Science and sociology
- Understanding cause and effect
- Sociological research methods
- The influence of sociology
- Chapter review
- Research in practice
- Thinking it through
- Society in the arts
- Further reading
- Internet links
- 3 Theories and Perspectives
- Theories, theorists and perspectives
- Towards sociology
- Establishing sociology
- Challenging mainstream sociology
- Enduring theoretical dilemmas
- Societies and sociology in transformation
- Conclusion: sociological theory in development
- Chapter review
- Research in practice
- Thinking it through
- Society in the arts
- Further reading
- Internet links
- 4 Globalization and Social Change
- Early societies and civilizations
- The transformation of societies
- Globalization
- How to govern a global society?
- Chapter review
- Research in practice
- Thinking it through
- Society in the arts
- Further reading
- Internet links
- 5 The Environment
- Nature, environment and society
- Environmental issues
- The environment in sociological theory
- An Anthropocene era?
- Chapter review
- Research in practice
- Thinking it through
- Society in the arts
- Further reading
- Internet links
- 6 Global Inequality
- Extremes of inequality
- Global inequality
- The changing human population
- Development theories and their critics
- Prospects for the twenty-first century
- Chapter review
- Research in practice
- Thinking it through
- Society in the arts
- Further reading
- Internet links
- 7 Gender and Sexuality
- Gender, sex and sexuality
- Gender inequality
- LGBTQ+ civil rights
- Globalization, human trafficking and sex work
- Gender and sexuality: all change again?
- Chapter review
- Research in practice
- Thinking it through
- Society in the arts
- Further reading
- Internet links
- 8 Race, Ethnicity and Migration
- Key concepts
- Ethnic diversity, integration and conflict
- Migration in a global age
- Conclusion
- Chapter review
- Research in practice
- Thinking it through
- Society in the arts
- Further reading
- Internet links
- 9 Stratification and Social Class
- Systems of stratification
- Theorizing social class
- Mapping the class structure
- Class divisions in the developed world
- Social mobility
- Meritocracy and the persistence of social class
- Chapter review
- Research in practice
- Thinking it through
- Society in the arts
- Further reading
- Internet links
- 10 Health, Illness and Disability
- The sociology of health and illness
- Health inequalities
- The sociology of disability
- Health and disability in a changing world
- Chapter review
- Research in practice
- Thinking it through
- Society in the arts
- Further reading
- Internet links
- 11 Poverty, Social Exclusion and Welfare
- Poverty
- Social exclusion
- The welfare state
- New challenges for old welfare states
- Chapter review
- Research in practice
- Thinking it through
- Society in the arts
- Further reading
- Internet links
- 12 Social Interaction and Daily Life
- Studying the micro level
- Non-verbal communication
- Actors, stage-sets and complementary roles
- The rules of social interaction
- Interaction norms for the digital age
- Conclusion: a need or no need for proximity?
- Chapter review
- Research in practice
- Thinking it through
- Society in the arts
- Further reading
- Internet links
- 13 Cities and Urban Life
- Cities
- Theorizing urbanism
- Urban trends, infrastructure and sustainable cities
- The city in a global era
- Chapter review
- Research in practice
- Thinking it through
- Society in the arts
- Further reading
- Internet links
- 14 The Life Course
- Self-formation and socialization
- The life course
- Ageing
- Death, dying and bereavement
- Conclusion
- Chapter review
- Research in practice
- Thinking it through
- Society in the arts
- Further reading
- Internet links
- 15 Families and Intimate Relationships
- The family as institution and ideology
- Family practices
- Family diversity and intimate relations
- Families in global context
- Conclusion
- Chapter review
- Research in practice
- Thinking it through
- Society in the arts
- Further reading
- Internet links
- 16 Education
- Theories of education and schooling
- Social divisions in education
- Education in global context
- Education systems in development
- The digitization of learning
- Conclusion
- Chapter review
- Research in practice
- Thinking it through
- Society in the arts
- Further reading
- Internet links
- 17 Work and Employment
- What is work?
- Transforming the world of work
- The gig economy and unemployment
- The future(s) of work
- Chapter review
- Research in practice
- Thinking it through
- Society in the arts
- Further reading
- Internet links
- 18 Religion
- The sociological study of religion
- Religious organizations and movements
- Contemporary religion: trends and challenges
- Conclusion
- Chapter review
- Research in practice
- Thinking it through
- Society in the arts
- Further reading
- Internet links
- 19 The Media
- Media diversity
- Theorizing the media
- Audiences and representations
- Ownership, power and alternative media
- Conclusion
- Chapter review
- Research in practice
- Thinking it through
- Society in the arts
- Further reading
- Internet links
- 20 Politics, Government and Social Movements
- Political sociology
- Democratization and global governance
- Social movements: beyond formal politics
- Conclusion
- Chapter review
- Research in practice
- Thinking it through
- Society in the arts
- Further reading
- Internet links
- 21 Nations, War and Terrorism
- Nations, national identity and human rights
- War, genocide and transitions to peace
- Terrorism
- Conclusion
- Chapter review
- Research in practice
- Thinking it through
- Society in the arts
- Further reading
- Internet links
- 22 Crime and Deviance
- The basic concepts
- Theories of crime and deviance
- Patterns of crime
- Crime in global context
- Conclusion: globalization, deviance and social order
- Chapter review
- Research in practice
- Thinking it through
- Society in the arts
- Further reading
- Internet links
- Glossary
- References
- Picture Acknowledgements
- Index
- End User License Agreement
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