Sociologists in Action: Sociology, Social Change, and Social Justice

Sociologists in Action: Sociology, Social Change, and Social Justice
ISBN-10
1412982839
ISBN-13
9781412982832
Category
Social Science
Pages
295
Language
English
Published
2010-12-08
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Authors
Jonathan M. White, Shelley K. White, Kathleen Odell Korgen

Description

This book provides vivid examples of how sociologists are using sociological tools to make a positive impact on our society. In each chapter, four or five public sociologists will describe, in vivid detail, how they have used sociology to understand and influence the world around them. The chapters will cover the key topics in sociology courses and the pieces will bring the subject matter of sociology to life for students, giving them clear examples of the power and usefulness of sociology as they learn the course content. The discussion questions and suggested additional readings and resources at the end of every chapter will provide students the opportunity to delve further into the topics covered and help create full and nuanced discussions, grounded in the "real world" work of public sociologists.

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