Sociology : A Global Introduction

Plummer, Kenneth, Macionis, John J.

ISBN 10: 0130407372 / ISBN 13: 9780130407375

Edité par Prentice Hall PTR, 2002

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Synopsis :

Sociology: A Global Introduction is the most complete learning resource for introductory sociology students across Europe.

Written in a lively and engaging way, the new edition of this popular text will engage, excite and challenge students - encouraging them to understand core topics, critique existing arguments, move to the cutting edge and read further around the subject.

With a firm focus on UK/European society, issues are discussed in greater detail than existing textbooks. Of particular significance is the book’s global perspective, looking at traditional, modern and postmodern society in a wider multicultural environment.

À propos de la quatrième de couverture:  Sociology: A Global Introductionis the most complete learning resource for introductory sociology students across Europe. Written in a lively and engaging way, the new edition of this popular text will engage, excite and challenge students - encouraging them to understand core topics, critique existing arguments, move to the cutting edge and read further around the subject. With a firm focus on UK/European society, issues are discussed in greater detail than existing textbooks. Of particular significance is the book’s global perspective, looking at traditional, modern and postmodern society in a wider multicultural environment.  Key features:

• UK, European and International approach, including the most up-to-date statistics, allowing interesting comparisons between countries.
• excellent pedagogy and innovative full colour design, encouraging students to actively engage with the text via opening vignettes, boxes, critical thinking questions, summaries, website resources.
• 'Going Further' resources section, helping students to deepen their knowledge of sociology, with further reading and video watching.
• full supplements package including Instructor’s Manual and Companion Website, cutting down on lecturer preparation time.

 Whilst covering the mainstream approaches to sociology new and important perspectives and topics are also included:

• science 
• impact of the mass media
• growth of cultural studies
• emergence of cyberspace
• risk society and environmental crisis
• growth of human rights
• globalisation
• postmodernism

 Throughout, pervasive inequalities such as class, gender, ethnicity and age are highlighted.   

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Sociology : A Global Introduction
Éditeur : Prentice Hall PTR
Date d'édition : 2002
Reliure : Couverture rigide
Etat : Good