An essential A-Z guide to the full range of sociological thought, Sociology: The Key Concepts is an important addition to the established and successful Key Concepts series. Fully cross-referenced with an extensive glossary, this accessible text also includes: alphabetical listings of key concepts for ease of use suggestions for further reading to enhance understanding of areas covered entries on ‘traditionalism’ ‘race and racialization’ and ‘modernity’. Bringing together an international range of highly regarded contributors from the full spectrum of disciplines, this useful reference guide is the ideal resource for those studying or interested in this popular area.
Fran Baum ( 1998 ) , in tracing the emergence of the NPH in Australia , outlines six eras of dominant policy and ideology : ( 1 ) indigenous control over health in the pre - colonial era ; ( 2 ) the colonial era ( with its focus on ...
The text contains contributions from an international panel of leading figures in the field, utilizing their expertise on core concepts and presenting an accessible introduction for students.
Marcuse's concern, in One Dimensional Man, was to examine the way that capitalism had developed ideology to shape thought and restrict opposition. In The End of Ideology, Bell argued that various developments in ...
Drawing on international literature and examples, this new edition of Key Concepts in Medical Sociology: · Systematically explains the concepts that have preoccupied medical sociology from its inception, and which have shaped the field as ...
"A glossary of key concepts was just the sort of thing I needed when I was a sociology student. Peter Braham has written a lively, comprehensive guide to the most important concepts in our discipline.
Fitzpatrick explored the problem of homelessness, arguing that currently dominant approaches to the problem combine individual and structural factors into what is thought to be more comprehensive explanations.
This succinct introductory text argues that class remains a key concept in sociology. The author examines the classic contributions of Marx and Weber and the recent works of Wright and Goldthorpe.
This book's individual entries introduce, explain and contextualise the key topics within classical social theory.
• Provides brief accounts of the central ideas behind key concepts of critical social theory • Prepares students to tackle primary texts and gives them a point of reference when they find themselves stuck • Is essential reading for ...
Basic Concepts in Sociology