Elements of sociology: a critical canadian introduction: elements of sociology

Elements of Sociology has become a cornerstone of Oxford's domestic sociologylist. The first edition, published in 2007, stood out in a crowded market andearned followers in both the college and university markets. New to this second edition are three chapters covering Social Interaction and Organization, Education, and Religion, as well as a 'Going Global' box in each chapter that weaves globalization issues throughout the text. Updated statistics, coverage ofcurrent events and their relationship to sociological principles, an accompanying DVD with engaging video segments perfect for lecture and furthering classroom discussion. INDICE: Contents Overview; Detailed Contents; List of Boxes; List of Tables; Authors' Preface and Personal Acknowledgements; Publisher's Preface and Reviewer Acknowledgements; Part One: Foundations of Sociology; 1: Introductionto Sociology; 2: Social Research Methods; Part Two: Social Structures; 3: Culture; 4: Socialization; 5: Social Interaction and Organization; 6: Deviance and Crime; Part Three: Social Institutions; 7: Family; 8: Religion; 9: Education; 10: Health and Illness; Part Four: Social Difference; 11: Social Inequality:Stratification; 12: 'Race' and Ethnicity; 13: Gender and Sexuality; Part Five: Global Perspectives; 14: Social Change and the Future; Glossary; References;Credits; Index

• ISBN: 978-0-19-543166-7
• Editorial: Oxford University
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 456
• Fecha Publicación: 24/06/2010
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés