Introducing Sociology for As Level - Couverture souple

Browne, Ken

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0745635601 ISBN 13 : 9780745635606

Editeur : Polity Press, 2006

Synopsis

The second edition of Ken Browne's highly successful, "Introducing Sociology for AS-level" provides in-depth and up-to-date coverage of the complete specification for AQA AS-level sociology. The first edition of this book was widely praised for its comprehensive coverage, and student-friendly style. In this second edition, all of the chapters have been revised to include new studies, reports and statistics. Key sociological terms are now systematically highlighted all the way through the book, and included in a comprehensive glossary, with fresh questions and activities added to develop and test students' understanding further. Fuller consideration of issues of identity has been given throughout the text. More detailed advice has been provided on coursework, including a top-mark example to show students exactly what they have to do to achieve the highest grades.What's more, two authentic exam questions are now included on every topic. Pitched at exactly the right level for AS sociology, the book provides all the tools necessary to help students achieve top grades, and a sound basis for progression to A2. A host of cartoons, photographs, graphs, tables, and spider diagrams help to enliven the text, as well as reinforcing key issues. Web sites and web-based activities are included throughout, encouraging students to engage with the most recent social changes, and developments in sociology. Although it assumes no previous knowledge of sociology, its dedicated and in-depth coverage of all the AQA's AS topics provides a useful reference tool for the synoptic elements at A2. The second edition of "Introducing Sociology for AS Level" combines sociological rigour and accessibility in a way unrivalled by any other book at this level. It will be an invaluable resource to anyone following the AQA specifications.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Designed specifically for AS–level sociology courses Comprehensive and up–to–date coverage of the AQA specification Includes activities designed to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding of students Chapters end with an exam question from AQA past papers, and suggestions for coursework Chapter summaries outline the key points to help students check their understanding Key terms are highlighted in the text and explained in an excellent glossary Cartoons, tables, figures and photographs enliven and reinforce the text. This new introductory textbook assumes no previous knowledge of sociology. It is intended for all those studying AS–level courses, and adopts a readable, accessible and student–friendly style. Introducing Sociology: for AS level provides clear and concise but thorough and comprehensive coverage of the key areas of sociology covered at AS–level. It includes chapters on the family, health, the mass media, education, wealth, welfare and poverty, work and leisure and sociological methods. The author′s previous book, An Introduction to Sociology , rapidly established itself as one of the leading textbooks for GCSE Sociology, and was described by the AQA Chief Examiner as setting the standard for textbooks at this level′. This new book will prove indispensable to all those studying AS–level sociology, as well as those on Access, Health and Social Care, and vocational courses of all kinds which contain a sociological component. Ken Browne is a Lecturer in Sociology at North Warwickshire and Hinckley College.

Revue de presse

"This book will be very useful to AS students, particularly those following the AQA specification. The language is accessible and key terms and ideas are clearly presented. The text is supported by suitable examples and there are clearly–explained student activities to reinforce the material in each chapter." Joan Garrod, Chair of Examiners for AQA Sociology

"This is a well–written and organized text, pitched at exactly the right level for AS sociology students. It covers all the main AQA topics and includes interesting exercises for students to promote their own learning" Tony Lawson, Former Chief Examiner for AEB (now AQA) Sociology

I have seen the book and was very impressed, certianly in terms of the sections on theory and methods – his coverage of postmodernism was spot on – clear, succinct, just the right amount of detail and it would have acutally meant something to students. Its a very impressive text and I have no doubt he′s written something that will be very highly regarded by teaching practitioners.

Mr Ian Thompson, Assistant Principal and Teacher of AS Sociology, The Sixth Form College, Colchester

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Polity Press
• Date d'édition: 2006
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0745635601
• ISBN 13: 9780745635606
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 432
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible