Sociology AS for AQA

Sociology AS for AQA

by Dave Aiken (Author), Dave Aiken (Author), Steve Chapman (Author), Stephen Moore (Author)

Synopsis

The new full-colour edition of this popular textbook has been updated to match the revised AQA exam specification, providing a fresh, interactive approach that is both visually appealing and accessible to all students. Written by a team of enthusiastic and experienced authors and senior examiners. The book is divided into eight units: / An introduction to sociology / Families and households / Health / The mass media / Education / Wealth, welfare and poverty / Research methods / Preparing for the AS exam Each unit is divided into a number of topics, organised in a consistent and easy-to-follow format. Each topic contains text to develop knowledge, but also equal amounts of activities and suggestions for research to develop the subject-specific and 'key' skills needed.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 256
Edition: Second edition
Publisher: Collins Educational
Published: 20 Apr 2005

ISBN 10: 0007195648
ISBN 13: 9780007195640

Media Reviews
Very user-friendly and immediately appealing with an excellent extract and questions section. Margaret P. Bateson, Head of Sociology at King Edward VI Grammar School It's a book I can rely on!I especially like the annotated worked examples which can be used as a teaching aid. Steve Walker, Head of Socioogy at Willenhall Comprehensive
Author Bio
Stephen Moore is a Senior Lecturer in Social Policy at Anglia Polytechnic University and an experienced author at both GCSE and A Level. Dave Aiken is currently Head of 14-16 programmes at the Community College, Shoreditch. Steve Chapman is Head of Sociology at Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College in Leeds. Both Dave and Steve are ex-Principal Examiners for a major awarding body for Sociology A-level and co-authors of the National Extension College's Key Skills in Sociology Resource Pack.