Sociology For Dummies

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John Wiley & Sons, Mar 23, 2011 - Social Science - 400 pages
Sociology For Dummies helps you understand the complex field of sociology, serving as the ideal study guide both when you're deciding to take a class as well as when you are already participating in a course. Avoiding jargon, Sociology For Dummies will get you up to speed on this widely studied topic in no time.

Sociology For Dummies, UK Edition:

  • Provides a general overview of what sociology is as well as an in-depth look at some of the major concepts and theories.
  • Offers examples of how sociology can be applied and its importance to everyday life
  • Features an in-depth look at social movements and political sociology
  • Helps you discover how to conduct sociological research
  • Offers advice and tips for thinking about the world in an objective way
 

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Contents

Section 1
25
Section 2
41
Section 3
84
Section 4
85
Section 5
105
Section 6
181
Section 7
193
Section 8
211
Section 10
231
Section 11
251
Section 12
271
Section 13
288
Section 14
289
Section 15
310
Section 16
311
Section 17
337

Section 9
230
Section 18
347

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About the author (2011)

Nasar Meer, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer in Sociology in the School of Arts and Social Sciences, Northumbria University. He studied at Essex, Edinburgh, Bristol and Harvard Universities. Jay Gabler, PhD, is a writer, editor and college professor. Gabler received his PhD from Harvard University and now teaches at Rasmussen College in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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