An Introduction to Sociology

by Ken Browne (Author)

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  Paperback
  1992

  $4.71

  This is an introductory textbook in sociology which assumes no previous knowledge of the subject. It is intended for all those studying introductory sociology courses, and is particularly geared to the GCSE Sociology courses.The book provides concise but thorough and comprehensive coverage of all the key areas of sociology covered at GCSE by the major examining boards. It includes chapters on social stratification and social class, poverty and the welfare state, gender and women, the mass media, politics, deviance and crime, the family and marriage, education, religion, work and leisure, population and research methods.Each chapter contains suggested activities to develop the skills and understanding of students, and coursework suggestions are included throughout. Important terms are highlighted in the text as they first appear, and are included in a comprehensive glossary. Chapter summaries outline the key points students should have learned after reading each chapter.

• Used

  Paperback
  1998

  $3.28

  An Introduction to Sociology has established itself as one of the leading textbooks for introductory sociology courses. This new and fully revised edition maintains the comprehensive coverage, readable style, and numerous student features that made the first edition so popular, but now supplements these with completely up-to-date empirical material, new sections on a number of key issues, and a reader-friendly design. This makes it even more suitable for students approaching sociology for the first time, including those studying for GCSE, GNVQ, Access and A level courses. This new edition continues to provide full coverage of all the key areas covered by the GCSE examining boards: it has also been broadened to take account of GNVQ courses in health and social care. The wide-ranging new material includes chapters on health and illness and ethnicity: and an extended discussion of the welfare state and poverty.Throughout the text there are suggested activities to develop the skills and understanding of the student, along with coursework ideas. Each chapter opens with a list of the central issues, key terms are highlighted in the text and explained in an excellent glossary, and chapter summaries outline the important points that should have been learnt after reading the chapters. Throughout, carefully chosen cartoons, tables, figures, and photographs enliven and reinforce the text.The new edition of this up-to-date, comprehensive and lively text will prove invaluable to all those studying sociology for the first time.