Sociology

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Sociology provides an introduction to its field. The fourth edition preserves the lucid, lively and comprehensive qualities which marked the book in its earlier versions. Numerous student learning aids are provided.

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Full title :Sociology / Anthony Giddens with the assistance of Karen Birdsall.

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Edition Statements

Publication Date:2001.
Edition:4th ed

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Polity Press
Place of Publication:Cambridge [England]
Language:eng
Publication Date:2001.

The Physical Object

Description:1 online resource (xvii, 750 pages : : illustrations, maps)

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:0745623115, 9780745623115
oclc:on1151270072
LC Classification:HM51
Dewey Decimal:301

1. What is sociology? -- 2. Culture and society -- 3. A changing world -- 4. Social interaction and everyday life -- 5. Gender and sexuality -- 6. Sociology of the body: health, illness and ageing -- 7. Families -- 8. Crime and deviance -- 9. Race, ethnicity and migration -- 10. Class, statification and inequality -- 11. Poverty, welfare and social exclusion -- 12. Modern organizations -- 13. Work and economic life -- 14. Government and politics -- 15. Mass media and communications -- 16. Education -- 17. Religion -- 18. Cities and urban spaces -- 19. Population growth and ecological crisis -- 20. Sociological research methods -- 21. Theoretical thinking in sociology.