Sociology

Name: Sociology
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ISBN: 9780495093442

ISBN-10: 0495093440

ISBN-13: 9780495093442

Edition: 10th 2007 (Revised)

Authors: Rodney Stark

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SOCIOLOGY is truly a classic introductory text which introduces students to the methods and theories of sociology using Rodney Stark's hallmark "Over the Shoulder of a professional sociologist" approach, presenting sociology on a personal level. Stark describes what sociologists do and how they do it, focusing first on the questions they pose and how they search for and formulate their answers, and then moving on to study their answers and conclusions. In this way, he effectively explores themes, raising issues in a straightforward manner with historical accuracy and solid research. The text employs a unique feature titled "A Closer View," which illustrates seminal research studies to…

Book details

List price: $199.95
Edition: 10th
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Wadsworth
Publication date: 2/24/2006
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 696
Size: 8.75" wide x 5.00" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 3.784
Language: English




Principles of Sociology



Groups and Relationships: A Sociological Sampler



Concepts for Social and Cultural Theories



Microsociology: Testing Interaction Theories



Macrosociology: Studying Larger Groups and Societies



Individuals and Groups



Biology, Culture and Society



Socialization and Social Roles



Crime and Deviance



Social Control



Inequality



Concepts and Theories of Stratification



Comparing Systems of Stratification



Racial and Ethnic Inequality and Conflict



Gender and Inequality



Institutions



The Family



Religion



Politics and the State



The Interplay Between Education and Occupation



Change



Social Change: Development and Global Inequality



Population Changes



Urbanization



The Organizational Age



Social Change and Social Movements


Epilogue


References


Photo Credits


Name Index


Subject Index


Glossary