Includes chapter summaries and concept review boxes. Giddens is affiliated with the London School of Economics. Duneier is affiliated with the University of Wisconsin- Madison, and the University of California-Santa Barbara.
The second edition retains the book's conceptual organization, aligning to most courses, and has been significantly updated to reflect the latest research and provide examples most relevant to today's students.
This definitive text is perfect for first-year sociology undergraduates and anyone studying sociology at university or college level.
This text presents a complete sociological toolkit, guiding students in the art of asking good sociological questions, devising a sophisticated theory and developing methodologies to observe social phenomena.
Introduction to Sociology 3e
A textbook for introductory sociology courses, this fully revised edition maintains the comprehensive coverage and numerous student features. These are supplemented with up-to-date empirical material and new sections on key issues.
Introduction to Sociology
The third edition of An Introduction to Sociology, with major revisions to the text.
This surprising volume is a wonderful antidote to the impression that the Frankfurt School opposed empirical research. . . . This brief work is thick with implications for the discipline of sociology, which Adorno fundamentally rethinks.
This book discusses as well the institutionalized areas of society, including the family, the economy, and the polity. The final chapter deals with the theories of the middle-range. This book is a valuable resource for sociologists.
The collection offers students an array of unique perspectives on foundational sociological concepts and an engaging look into real-world issues and the global impacts of social life. The text is divided into 13 chapters.