Making sense of society : an introduction to sociology / edited by Ian Marsh.
Material type: TextPublication details: London : Longman, 1996.Description: x, 643p. : ill. ; 25 cmISBN:- 9780582228955 (pbk.) :
- 0582228956 (ppr)
- 301 MAR
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 601-627) and index.
1.Sociological understanding and common sense -- 2.Sociological theories -- 3.Sociological research: issues in the collection and organization of data -- 4.Work -- 5.Politics -- 6.Social stratification and class -- 7.Gender -- 8.Race -- 9.Global inequality and development -- 10.The family -- 11. Education -- 12.Religion -- 13.Crime and punishment -- 14.The mass media.
This book explains the fundamentals of sociological thought, using a student-oriented approach which encourages readers to think for themselves rather than learn by rote. It also uses case studies where appropriate.