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Sociology For Dummies, UK Edition:
* Provides a general overview of what sociology is as well as an in-depth look at some of the major concepts and theories.
* Offers examples of how sociology can be applied and its importance to everyday life
* Features an in-depth look at social movements and political sociology
* Helps you discover how to conduct sociological research
* Offers advice and tips for thinking about the world in an objective way
Sociology For Dummies, UK Edition:
* Provides a general overview of what sociology is as well as an in-depth look at some of the major concepts and theories.
* Offers examples of how sociology can be applied and its importance to everyday life
* Features an in-depth look at social movements and political sociology
* Helps you discover how to conduct sociological research
* Offers advice and tips for thinking about the world in an objective way
Nasar Meer, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer in Sociology in the School of Arts and Social Sciences, Northumbria University. He studied at Essex, Edinburgh, Bristol and Harvard Universities. Jay Gabler, PhD, is a writer, editor and college professor. Gabler received his PhD from Harvard University and now teaches at Rasmussen College in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Part I: The Basic Basics.
Chapter 1: Sociology: Getting Your Head around It.
Chapter 2: What Is Sociology, and Why Should I Care?
Chapter 3: Making It Up As They Went Along: The History of Sociology.
Chapter 4: Research Methods: Because You Can't Put Society in a Test Tube.
Part II: Seeing Society Like a Sociologist.
Chapter 5: Socialisation: What is 'Culture,' and Where Can I Get Some?
Chapter 6: Microsociology: If Life Is a Game, What Are the Rules?
Part III: Equality and Inequality in Our Diverse World.
Chapter 7: Caught in the Web: The Power of Networks.
Chapter 8: Social Stratifi cation: We're All Equal, But Some of Us Are More Equal Than Others.
Chapter 9: Gender and Ethnicity: I Know My Race, But Where's the Finish Line?
Chapter 10: Ways of Belonging: Citizenship and National Identities.
Chapter 11: Getting Religion: Faith in the Modern World.
Chapter 12: Crime and Deviance: I Fought the Law . . . and I Won!
Part IV: All Together Now: The Ins and Outs of Social Organisation.
Chapter 13: Corporate Culture: The Study of Organisations (and Disorganisations).
Chapter 14: The Rules of the Game: Social Movements and Political Sociology.
Chapter 15: Urban Sociology and Demographics: (Ain't No) Love in the Heart of the City.
Part V: Sociology and Your Life.
Chapter 16: The Family and the Life Course.
Chapter 17: Future Passed: Understanding Social Change.
Part VI: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 18: Ten Sociology Books That Don't Feel Like Homework.
Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Use Sociological Insight in Everyday Life.
Chapter 20: Ten Myths About Society Busted by Sociology.
Index.
Erscheinungsjahr: | 2011 |
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Genre: | Soziologie |
Rubrik: | Wissenschaften |
Medium: | Taschenbuch |
Seiten: | 400 |
Inhalt: | 400 S. |
ISBN-13: | 9781119991342 |
ISBN-10: | 111999134X |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
Autor: |
Meer, Nasar
Gabler, Jay |
Auflage: | UK edition |
Hersteller: |
Wiley
John Wiley & Sons |
Maße: | 235 x 191 x 22 mm |
Von/Mit: | Nasar Meer (u. a.) |
Erscheinungsdatum: | 11.04.2011 |
Gewicht: | 0,748 kg |
Nasar Meer, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer in Sociology in the School of Arts and Social Sciences, Northumbria University. He studied at Essex, Edinburgh, Bristol and Harvard Universities. Jay Gabler, PhD, is a writer, editor and college professor. Gabler received his PhD from Harvard University and now teaches at Rasmussen College in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Part I: The Basic Basics.
Chapter 1: Sociology: Getting Your Head around It.
Chapter 2: What Is Sociology, and Why Should I Care?
Chapter 3: Making It Up As They Went Along: The History of Sociology.
Chapter 4: Research Methods: Because You Can't Put Society in a Test Tube.
Part II: Seeing Society Like a Sociologist.
Chapter 5: Socialisation: What is 'Culture,' and Where Can I Get Some?
Chapter 6: Microsociology: If Life Is a Game, What Are the Rules?
Part III: Equality and Inequality in Our Diverse World.
Chapter 7: Caught in the Web: The Power of Networks.
Chapter 8: Social Stratifi cation: We're All Equal, But Some of Us Are More Equal Than Others.
Chapter 9: Gender and Ethnicity: I Know My Race, But Where's the Finish Line?
Chapter 10: Ways of Belonging: Citizenship and National Identities.
Chapter 11: Getting Religion: Faith in the Modern World.
Chapter 12: Crime and Deviance: I Fought the Law . . . and I Won!
Part IV: All Together Now: The Ins and Outs of Social Organisation.
Chapter 13: Corporate Culture: The Study of Organisations (and Disorganisations).
Chapter 14: The Rules of the Game: Social Movements and Political Sociology.
Chapter 15: Urban Sociology and Demographics: (Ain't No) Love in the Heart of the City.
Part V: Sociology and Your Life.
Chapter 16: The Family and the Life Course.
Chapter 17: Future Passed: Understanding Social Change.
Part VI: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 18: Ten Sociology Books That Don't Feel Like Homework.
Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Use Sociological Insight in Everyday Life.
Chapter 20: Ten Myths About Society Busted by Sociology.
Index.
Erscheinungsjahr: | 2011 |
---|---|
Genre: | Soziologie |
Rubrik: | Wissenschaften |
Medium: | Taschenbuch |
Seiten: | 400 |
Inhalt: | 400 S. |
ISBN-13: | 9781119991342 |
ISBN-10: | 111999134X |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
Autor: |
Meer, Nasar
Gabler, Jay |
Auflage: | UK edition |
Hersteller: |
Wiley
John Wiley & Sons |
Maße: | 235 x 191 x 22 mm |
Von/Mit: | Nasar Meer (u. a.) |
Erscheinungsdatum: | 11.04.2011 |
Gewicht: | 0,748 kg |