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Essential concepts in sociology / Anthony Giddens & Philip W. Sutton.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: Cambridge, UK ; Malden, MA, USA : Polity Press, 2017Edition: Second editionDescription: vii, 224 pages ; 24 cmContent type:
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ISBN:
  • 9781509516667
  • 1509516662
  • 9781509516674
  • 1509516670
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: Online version:: Essential concepts in sociology.DDC classification:
  • 301 GID 23
LOC classification:
  • HM585 .G51973 2017
Other classification:
  • SOC026000
Contents:
Thinking sociologically -- Doing sociology -- Environment and urbanism -- Structures of society -- Unequal life chances -- Relationships and the life course -- Interaction and communication -- Health, illness and the body -- Crime and social control -- Political sociology.
Summary: "Social life is in a constant process of change, and sociology cannot afford to stand still. Sociology today is theoretically diverse, covers a huge range of subjects and draws on a broad array of research methods. Central to this endeavour is the use of core concepts and ideas which allow sociologists to make sense of societies, though our understanding of these concepts is constantly evolving and changing. This clear and jargon-free book introduces a careful selection of essential concepts that have helped to shape sociology, and others that continue to do so. Going beyond brief, dictionary-style definitions, Anthony Giddens and Philip W. Sutton provide an extended discussion of each concept which sets it into historical and theoretical context, explores its main meanings in use, introduces some relevant criticisms, and points readers to its ongoing development in contemporary research and theorizing. Organized in ten thematic sections, the book offers a portrait of sociology through its essential concepts ranging from capitalism, identity and deviance to citizenship, the environment and intersectionality. It will be essential reading for all those new to sociology, as well as those seeking a reliable route map for a rapidly changing world"-- Provided by publisher.
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Item type Current library Call number Status Date due Barcode
Long Loan TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone General Lending 301 GID (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 224341
Long Loan TUS: Midlands, Main Library Athlone General Lending 301 GID (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 224342

Revised edition of the authors' Essential concepts in sociology, 2014.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Thinking sociologically -- Doing sociology -- Environment and urbanism -- Structures of society -- Unequal life chances -- Relationships and the life course -- Interaction and communication -- Health, illness and the body -- Crime and social control -- Political sociology.

"Social life is in a constant process of change, and sociology cannot afford to stand still. Sociology today is theoretically diverse, covers a huge range of subjects and draws on a broad array of research methods. Central to this endeavour is the use of core concepts and ideas which allow sociologists to make sense of societies, though our understanding of these concepts is constantly evolving and changing. This clear and jargon-free book introduces a careful selection of essential concepts that have helped to shape sociology, and others that continue to do so. Going beyond brief, dictionary-style definitions, Anthony Giddens and Philip W. Sutton provide an extended discussion of each concept which sets it into historical and theoretical context, explores its main meanings in use, introduces some relevant criticisms, and points readers to its ongoing development in contemporary research and theorizing. Organized in ten thematic sections, the book offers a portrait of sociology through its essential concepts ranging from capitalism, identity and deviance to citizenship, the environment and intersectionality. It will be essential reading for all those new to sociology, as well as those seeking a reliable route map for a rapidly changing world"-- Provided by publisher.

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