SociologyThis fully revised and updated version of Anthony Giddens's Sociology, now in its fifth edition, offers an unrivalled introduction for students new to the subject lucid, lively, authoritative and original. Written by one of the world's leading sociologists, this comprehensive textbook manages to be clear, accessible and jargon-free, but without oversimplifying complex debates. Earlier editions of Sociology broke new ground by incorporating cutting-edge debates, such as the impact of globalisation, into an introductory text. This fifth edition remains a state of the art textbook, with fresh and engaging new material added throughout. While covering all of the core topics of sociology, the fifth edition also includes a great deal of substantive new material, ensuring that students are introduced to the most recent sociological debates. Throughout, the book weaves together classical and contemporary theory and data, and provides a wide range of everyday examples to which students can easily relate. The fifth edition also benefits from: New discussions of global inequality, disability, ageing and the life course, risk, the network society, and terrorism, as well as many other additional and up-to-date topics. Numerous learning aids in every chapter, such as summary points, questions for further thought, and additional reading suggestions, which help to reinforce studentsrs" knowledge. Lots of extra photographs, diagrams, case studies and cartoons, to bring ideas to life and fire studentsrs" imaginations. High-quality supplementary resources on a dedicated website, including a full instructorsrs" manual and additional student aids, all specially designed to stimulate studentsrs" learning and critical thinking. The fifth edition of this classic textbook is an ideal teaching text for first-yearuniversity and college courses, and will be essential reading for all students who are looking for an exciting, authoritative and easy-to-follow introduction to sociology Please visit the accompanying website at: http://www.polity.co.uk/giddens5/ |
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... Disability 250 9 Stratification and Class 292 10 Poverty , Social Exclusion and Welfare 338 11 Global Inequality 382 12 Sexuality and Gender 432 13 Race , Ethnicity and Migration 480 14 Religion in Modern Society 530 15 The Media 582 16 ...
... Disability 250 9 Stratification and Class 292 10 Poverty , Social Exclusion and Welfare 338 11 Global Inequality 382 12 Sexuality and Gender 432 13 Race , Ethnicity and Migration 480 14 Religion in Modern Society 530 15 The Media 582 16 ...
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... Conclusion: the debate about family values Summary points 247 Questions for further thought 248 Further reading 248 Internet links 249 245 234 238 8 Health, Illness and Disability 250 The sociology of the Detailed Contents xi.
... Conclusion: the debate about family values Summary points 247 Questions for further thought 248 Further reading 248 Internet links 249 245 234 238 8 Health, Illness and Disability 250 The sociology of the Detailed Contents xi.
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... disability The social model of disability Disability in the UK and globally Summary points 289 Questions for further thought 290 Further reading 291 Internet links 291 9 Stratification and Class 292 Systems of stratification 295 Slavery ...
... disability The social model of disability Disability in the UK and globally Summary points 289 Questions for further thought 290 Further reading 291 Internet links 291 9 Stratification and Class 292 Systems of stratification 295 Slavery ...
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Contents
2 Globalization and the Changing World | 31 |
3 Asking and Answering Sociological Questions | 73 |
4 Theoretical Thinking in Sociology | 101 |
5 Social Interaction and Everyday Life | 127 |
6 Socialization The LifeCourse and Ageing | 161 |
7 Families and Intimate Relationships | 203 |
8 Health Illness and Disability | 251 |
9 Stratification and Class | 293 |
15 The Media | 583 |
16 Organizations and Networks | 635 |
17 Education | 683 |
18 Work and Economic Life | 739 |
19 Crime and Deviance | 791 |
20 Politics Government and Terrorism | 841 |
21 Cities and Urban Spaces | 893 |
22 The Environment and Risk | 937 |
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