Sociology /

• Giddens, Anthony.
• Griffiths, Simon.

• Sociology

• Polity,

• 074563379X (pbk.)
• 0745633781 (hbk.) :
• 9780745633794 (pbk.)

• 65.00

• Previous ed.: 2001.
• Includes index.
• Bibliography: p. 970-1006.
• Preface 1. What is Sociology? 2. Globalisation and the Changing World 3. Answering and Asking Sociological Questions 4. Theoretical Thinking in Sociology 5. Social Interaction and Everyday Life 6. Socialisation, the Life-Course and Ageing 7. Family and Intimate Relationships 8. Health, Illness and Disability 9. Stratification and Class 10. Poverty, Social Exclusion and Welfare 11. Global Inequality 12. Sexuality and Gender 13. Ethnicity, Racism and Migration 14. Religion in Modern Society 15. The Mass Media 16. Networks and Organisations 17. Education 18. Work and Economic Life 19. Crime and Deviance 20. Political Power, Government and Terrorism 21. Cities and Urban Spaces 22. The Environment and Risk Glossary Bibliography Detailed Contents Contents Detailed Contents Preface to the Fifth Edition How to Use this Book Major Themes Organisation of the book 1. WHAT IS SOCIOLOGY? The sociological perspective Studying Sociology The Development of Sociological Thinking Theories and Theoretical Approaches Early Theorists Modern theoretical approaches Theoretical Thinking in Sociology Levels of Analysis: Microsociology and Macrosociology How Can Sociology Help Us in Our Lives? Summary 2. GLOBALISATION AND THE CHANGING WORLD Types of Society A Disappearing World: Pre-modern Societies and their Fate The Modern World: the Industrialised Societies Global Development Social Change Influences on Social Change Change in the Modern Period Globalisation Factors Contributing to Globalisation The Globalisation Debate The Impact of Globalisation Conclusion: The Need for Global Governance Summary Points Questions for Further Thought Further Reading Internet Links 3: ASKING AND ANSWERING SOCIOLOGICAL QUESTIONS Why Hang Out in Public Toilets? Sociological Questions Taking a scientific approach The Research Process Defining the Research Problem Reviewing the Evidence Making the Problem Precise Working Out a Design Carrying Out the Research Interpreting the Results Re.

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