Sociology: The Basics
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2010
Routledge (Verlag)
978-0-415-47206-7 (ISBN)
Routledge (Verlag)
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Presenting an introduction to the diverse ways of thinking about social life, this book examines: the scope, history and purpose of sociology; ways of understanding 'the social'; the state of the world we live in; suffering and social inequalities; key tools for researching and thinking about the social; and, the impact of the technologies.
A lively, accessible and comprehensive introduction to the diverse ways of thinking about social life, Sociology: The Basics examines:
the scope, history and purpose of sociology
ways of understanding 'the social'
the state of the world we live in today
suffering and social inequalities
key tools for researching and thinking about 'the social'
the impact of new technologies.
The reader is encouraged to think critically about the structures, meanings, histories and cultures found in the rapidly changing world we live in. With tasks to stimulate the sociological mind and suggestions for further reading both within the text and on an accompanying webpage, this book is essential reading for all those studying sociology, and those with an interest in how the modern world works.
A lively, accessible and comprehensive introduction to the diverse ways of thinking about social life, Sociology: The Basics examines:
the scope, history and purpose of sociology
ways of understanding 'the social'
the state of the world we live in today
suffering and social inequalities
key tools for researching and thinking about 'the social'
the impact of new technologies.
The reader is encouraged to think critically about the structures, meanings, histories and cultures found in the rapidly changing world we live in. With tasks to stimulate the sociological mind and suggestions for further reading both within the text and on an accompanying webpage, this book is essential reading for all those studying sociology, and those with an interest in how the modern world works.
Ken Plummer is Emeritus Professor of Sociology at the University of Essex, UK and is internationally known for his research on sexualities and narrative. He is author of the best selling Sociology: A Global Introduction (with John Macionis, 5th edition, 2011).
List of Illustrations. Social Hauntings. Preface: Welcome to the Social Maze 1. In a World I Never Made 2. Thinking About the Social 3. Teeming Social Life 4. Standing on the Shoulders of Giants 5. Cultivating Sociological Imaginations 6. Engaging the Empirical 7. Suffering Inequalities 8. Why Sociology? Conclusion: The Sociological Imagination - Twenty Theses. Appendix: Epigrammatic Sociology – Little Wisdoms to Ponder. Websites a Short Guide. References. Index
| Reihe/Serie | The Basics |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | 5 Line drawings, black and white; 19 Tables, black and white |
| Verlagsort | London |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 129 x 198 mm |
| Gewicht | 278 g |
| Themenwelt | Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie |
| ISBN-10 | 0-415-47206-7 / 0415472067 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-415-47206-7 / 9780415472067 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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