The Community and Society (Classic Reprint): An Introduction to Sociology - Couverture souple

Osborn, Loran David

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1333801858 ISBN 13 : 9781333801854

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore how communities shape lives and what it takes to build a better society. This introductory sociology text examines how social life changes, how communities organize relief and welfare, and how schools, families, and institutions influence everyday living. It combines theory with real-world examples to show how collective action, policy, and human values guide social progress.

In clear, accessible language, the book surveys topics from neighborhood and housing to poverty, delinquency, and social welfare. It connects the dots between individual behavior, community structure, and public action, helping readers understand why policies matter and how social change happens over time.

• How communities form, function, and adapt to new economic and cultural pressures.


• Different approaches to welfare, relief, and the role of private and public agencies.


• Key forces shaping family life, education, health, and housing in modern societies.


• Concepts, methods, and debates used by social scientists to study collective life.

Ideal for students beginning their study of sociology, civic leaders, and anyone curious about how social life works and how it can improve.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1333801858
• ISBN 13: 9781333801854
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 488
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