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 students' knowledge. · Lots of extra photographs, diagrams, case studies and cartoons, to bring ideas to life and fire students' imaginations. · High-quality supplementary resources on a dedicated website, including a full instructors' manual and additional student aids, all specially designed to stimulate students' learning and critical thinking. The fifth edition of this classic textbook is an ideal teaching text for first-year university 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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Page xi
... Internet links 201 7 Families and Intimate Relationships 202 Basic concepts 206 The family in history 208 The development of family life 208 The way we never were: myths of the traditional family 210 Changes in family patterns worldwide ...
... Internet links 201 7 Families and Intimate Relationships 202 Basic concepts 206 The family in history 208 The development of family life 208 The way we never were: myths of the traditional family 210 Changes in family patterns worldwide ...
Page xiii
... Internet links 336 10 Poverty, Social Exclusion and Welfare 338 Poverty 341 What is poverty? 341 Measuring poverty 343 Who are the poor? 347 Explaining poverty 352 Poverty and social mobility 354 Social exclusion 356 What is social ...
... Internet links 336 10 Poverty, Social Exclusion and Welfare 338 Poverty 341 What is poverty? 341 Measuring poverty 343 Who are the poor? 347 Explaining poverty 352 Poverty and social mobility 354 Social exclusion 356 What is social ...
Page xiv
... Internet links 431 12 Sexuality and Gender 432 Human sexuality 436 Biology and sexual behaviour 437 Social influences on sexual behaviour 437 Sexuality and procreative technology 439 Sexuality in Western culture 443 Sexual orientation ...
... Internet links 431 12 Sexuality and Gender 432 Human sexuality 436 Biology and sexual behaviour 437 Social influences on sexual behaviour 437 Sexuality and procreative technology 439 Sexuality in Western culture 443 Sexual orientation ...
Page xv
... Internet links 529 14 Religion in Modern Society 530 Sociological theories and ideas 534 The sociological study of religion 534 Theories of religion 536 Real world religions 541 Totemism and animism 542 Judaism, Christianity and Islam ...
... Internet links 529 14 Religion in Modern Society 530 Sociological theories and ideas 534 The sociological study of religion 534 Theories of religion 536 Real world religions 541 Totemism and animism 542 Judaism, Christianity and Islam ...
Page xvi
... Internet links 580 15 The Media 582 Traditional and new media 586 Traditional media 586 New media 592 Theoretical perspectives on the media 598 Functionalism 598 Conflict theories 599 Recent theories 601 Bias and the media: the Glasgow ...
... Internet links 580 15 The Media 582 Traditional and new media 586 Traditional media 586 New media 592 Theoretical perspectives on the media 598 Functionalism 598 Conflict theories 599 Recent theories 601 Bias and the media: the Glasgow ...
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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