The Sociological Quest: An Introduction to the Study of Social Life - Couverture souple

Willis, Evan

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0813523672 ISBN 13 : 9780813523675

Editeur : Rutgers University Press, 1996

Synopsis

Beginning a course in sociology can be a daunting experience. Evan Willis's engaging "primer" smoothes the path for introductory students, guiding them through the complex ideas of Durkheim, Weber, Marx, and Mills. By reading about events on a national and international level that have shaped their own lives and the societies in which they live, students will learn in a meaningful way what it means to have a "sociological imagination." Willis explains the distinction between concepts like social and sociological, cultural and historical, micro and macro, and theory and method with a humor and clarity that will encourage students to delve deeper into the field.

The Sociological Quest has been a must-read for students since the publication of the first edition in 1993. This expanded and revised third edition, which features examples from current events on both a national and international level, will have a permanent place on the syllabus of any introductory course in sociology.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Evan Willis has taught introductory sociology for many years in Australia and New Zealand. He is a professor of sociology at La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Rutgers University Press
• Date d'édition: 1996
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0813523672
• ISBN 13: 9780813523675
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 3
• Nombre de pages: 160
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible