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

Willis, Evan

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1742372821 ISBN 13 : 9781742372822

Editeur : Allen & Unwin, 2011

Synopsis

Unusual book

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

An introductory essay on the discipline of sociology, outlining some of the important components of a sociological way of understanding the social world. Now fully revised and updated with new examples. What is sociology? How do you 'do' sociology? Starting sociology can be daunting. This bestselling short introduction takes the reader on a quest towards a sociological understanding of the world we live in. Using contemporary examples, The Sociological Quest asks what is distinctive about the way sociologists view society. Evan Willis shows that they are concerned with the relationship between the individual and society, and that a sociological analysis involves an approach which is historical, cultural, structural and critical. This fifth edition has been thoroughly revised and incorporates new examples on technology, terrorism, climate change and consumer behaviour. It remains essential preliminary reading for new students of sociology.

Biographie de l'auteur :

Evan Willis is Professor of Sociology at La Trobe University in Melbourne, and one of Australia's leading sociologists. He has published widely and one of his books, Medical Dominance, was a winner of the Australian Sociological Association Award for the Ten Most Influential Books in Australian Sociology. The Sociological Quest has also been published in North American and Norwegian editions.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Allen & Unwin
• Date d'édition: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1742372821
• ISBN 13: 9781742372822
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 5
• Nombre de pages: 210