Elements of Sociology: A Critical Canadian Introduction - Couverture souple

Steckley, John; Letts, Guy Kirby

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0195431669 ISBN 13 : 9780195431667

Editeur : Oxford University Press, Canada, 2010

Synopsis

Elements of Sociology: A Critical Canadian Introduction has become a cornerstone of Oxford's domestic sociology list. The first edition, published in 2007, stood out in a crowded market and earned followers in both the college and university markets. The factors contributing to the success of the first edition of Elements of Sociology have been preserved in this new edition. First and foremost of these is the authors' narrative. The tone-conversational, direct, shot through with anecdotes that make the subject matter real and engaging for students-remains lively and uniquely Steckley/Letts. The reading level continues to be accessible and approachable for first-year students entering both college and university, and John Steckley's extensive and intimate knowledge of First Nations issues once again allows Elements to cover this perspective with an authority and sensitivity not found in competing texts. New to this second edition are three chapters covering Social Interaction and Organization, Education, and Religion, as well as a 'Going Global' box in each chapter that weaves globalization issues throughout the text. Updated statistics, coverage of current events and their relationship to sociological principles, an accompanying DVD with clips chosen specifically for its correlation with the text's content, and an updated art program as well as a completely new and fresh design guarantee that Elements of Sociology will remain a definitive critical introduction for students studying sociology at the introductory level.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

John Steckley is Professor of Sociology at Humber College in Canada and has taught there for over 20 years. A specialist in Aboriginal languages, culture, and history, John has worked as a consultant for CBC's Canada: A People's History in addition to publishing over 200 journal articles and 6 text books.
Guy Kirby Letts is the Executive Director of the Centre for the Study of the Human Condition in Canada. He has a PhD in sociology and anthropology and has taught in the Laurentian University program at Georgian College. He is also the author of numerous scholarly articles for academic journals and volumes.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Oxford University Press, Canada
• Date d'édition: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0195431669
• ISBN 13: 9780195431667
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 456
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible