Sociology / Anthony Giddens and Philip W. Sutton.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Giddens, Anthony, Author.

Sutton, Philip W., Author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sociology.

sociology.

Medical Subjects:

Sociology.

Physical Description:

xiv, 1080 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

Edition:

Ninth edition.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge : Polity Press, 2021.

Summary:

This thoroughly revised and updated ninth edition remains unrivalled in its vibrant, engaging and authoritative introduction to sociology. The authors provide a commanding overview of the latest global developments and new ideas in this fascinating subject. Classic debates are also given careful coverage, with even the most complex ideas explained in a straightforward way. Written in a fluent, easy-to-follow style, the book manages to be intellectually rigorous but still very accessible. With a strong focus on interactive pedagogy, it aims to engage and excite readers, helping them to see the enduring value of thinking sociologically. -- Back cover.

Contents:

1 What is Sociology?

2 Asking and Answering Sociological Questions

3 Theories and Perspectives

4 Globalization and Social Change

5 The Environment 6 Global Inequality

7 Gender and Sexuality

8 Race, Ethnicity and Migration

9 Stratification and Social Class

10 Health, Illness and Disability

11 Poverty, Social Exclusion and Welfare

12 Social Interaction and Daily Life

13 Cities and Urban Life

14 The Life Course

15 Families and Intimate Relationships

16 Education

17 Work and Employment

18 Religion

19 The Media

20 Politics, Government and Social Movements

21 Nations, War and Terrorism

22 Crime and Deviance.

Notes:

First edition published 1989.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1509539220

9781509539222

OCLC:

1199330787

Publisher Number:

99993086300