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Table of contents:
The sixth edition of Anthony Giddens' Sociology is the best yet. Revised and updated throughout, it provides an authoritative overview of recent global developments and new ideas in sociology. Classic debates are also given careful coverage, with even the most complex ideas explained in an engaging way. Written in a fluent, easy-to-follow style, the book manages to be intellectually rigorous but still very accessible. It aims to engage and excite readers, helping them to see the value of thinking sociologically. The sixth edition includes: * substantive new material on education, media, social theory, inequalities, politics and government, and a whole new chapter on war and terrorism * further revisions and updating in all the chapters * a strong focus on global sociology, and the sociological imagination * new 'classic studies' boxes, which examine in detail influential empirical research * additional 'thinking critically' sections woven through the text, to stimulate students' own insights * specially chosen, eye-catching photographs, which capture the everyday drama of the social world A best-selling textbook for more than 20 years, the sixth edition sets the standard for introductory sociology. It is the ideal teaching text for first-year University and college courses, and will help to inspire a new generation of sociologists. Please visit the accompanying website at www.polity.co.uk/giddens6.
Contents:
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What is Sociology? 2
Asking and Answering Sociological Questions 3
Theories and Perspectives in Sociology 4
Globalization and the Changing World 5
The Environment 6
Cities and Urban Life 7
Social Interaction and Everyday Life 8
The Life-Course 9
Families and Intimate Relationships 10
Health, Illness and Disability 11
Stratification and Class 12
Poverty, Social Exclusion and Welfare 13
Global Inequality 14
Sexuality and Gender 15
Race, Ethnicity and Migration 16
Religion 17
The Media 18
Organizations and Networks 19
Education 20
Work and Economic Life 21
Crime and Deviance 22
Politics, Government and Social Movements 23
Nations, War and Terrorism Glossary References Index / Style Definitions /
Brief Description:
Offers an overview of the global developments and ideas in sociology. This sixth edition includes: material on education, media, social theory, inequalities, politics and government, a chapter on war and terrorism; a focus on global sociology, and the sociological imagination; and photographs, which capture the everyday drama of the social world.
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