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Book Description: Taylor Francis Ltd, United Kingdom, 2010. Hardback. Book Condition: New. 198 x 129 mm. Brand New Book with Free Worldwide Delivery. A lively, accessible and comprehensive introduction to the diverse ways of thinking about social life, "Sociology: The Basics" examines: the scope, history and purpose of sociology; ways of understanding 'the social'; the state of the world we live in today; suffering and social inequalities; key tools for researching and thinking about the social; and, the impact of new technologies. The reader is encouraged to think critically about the structures, meanings, histories and cultures found in the rapidly changing world we live in. With tasks to stimulate the sociological mind and suggestions for further reading both within the text and on an accompanying webpage, this book is essential reading for all those studying sociology, and those with an interest in how the modern world works. Bookseller Inventory # AA69780415472050

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Book Description: Routledge, 2010. Hardback. Book Condition: New. New book. Shipped from UK. Bookseller Inventory # F9-9780415472050

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Book Description: ROUTLEDGE CHAPMAN HALL, 2010. Hardback. Book Condition: New. New book. Shipped from US within 10 to 14 business days. Established seller since 2000. Bookseller Inventory # KB-9780415472050

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Book Description: Taylor & Francis Ltd. Hardback. Book Condition: new. BRAND NEW, Sociology: The Basics, Ken Plummer, A lively, accessible and comprehensive introduction to the diverse ways of thinking about social life, "Sociology: The Basics" examines: the scope, history and purpose of sociology; ways of understanding 'the social'; the state of the world we live in today; suffering and social inequalities; key tools for researching and thinking about the social; and, the impact of new technologies. The reader is encouraged to think critically about the structures, meanings, histories and cultures found in the rapidly changing world we live in. With tasks to stimulate the sociological mind and suggestions for further reading both within the text and on an accompanying webpage, this book is essential reading for all those studying sociology, and those with an interest in how the modern world works. Bookseller Inventory # B9780415472050

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Book Description: Taylor and Francis(Routledge), 2010. Hardback. Book Condition: New. 7.795 by 5.079 inches. (256 pages) This item is printed on demand. Please allow up to 10 days extra for printing & delivery. A lively, accessible and comprehensive introduction to the diverse ways of thinking about social life, Sociology: The Basics examines: the scope, history and purpose of sociology ways of understanding 'the social' the state of the world we live in today suffering and social inequalities key tools for researching and thinking about 'the social' the impact of new technologies. The reader is encouraged to think critically about the structures, meanings, histories and cultures found in the rapidly changing world we live in. With tasks to stimulate the sociological mind and suggestions for further reading both within the text and on an accompanying webpage, this book is essential reading for all those studying sociology, and those with an interest in how the modern world works. Listof Illustrations. Social Hauntings.Preface: Welcome to the Social Maze 1. In a World I Never Made 2. Thinking About the Social 3. Teeming Social Life 4. Standing on the Shoulders of Giants 5. Cultivating Sociological Imaginations 6. Engaging the Empirical 7. Suffering Inequalities 8. Why Sociology? Conclusion: The Sociological Imagination - Twenty Theses. Appendix: Epigrammatic Sociology – Little Wisdoms to Ponder. Websites a Short Guide.References. Index 'Written for those who know little to nothing about sociology, the book presents sociological theory, theorists, and key terms and concepts while enticing readers with humor, illustrative stories, and sociological antidotes, producing a foundational level of understanding in sociology. Valuable to the most novice student as well as to the well-versed sociologist. Highly recommended' - Choice May 2011 'Sociology: The Basics is not only an excellent summary of the fundamental questions of sociology, but in fact is more, because it deeply expresses the author’s personal way of doing sociology and of being a sociologist.' - Giuseppe Toscano, Journal of Symbolic Interaction, 2012 Ken Plummer is Emeritus Professor of Sociology at the University of Essex, UK and is internationally known for his research on sexualities and narrative. He is author of the best selling Sociology: A Global Introduction (with John Macionis, 5th edition, 2011). (Hardback). Bookseller Inventory # AG0415472059

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Book Description: 2010. Hardcover. Book Condition: New. 132mm x 20mm x 201mm. 244 pages. 0.363. Bookseller Inventory # 9780415472050

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Book Description: Routledge 2010-07-27, 2010. Book Condition: NEW. Dust Jacket Condition: NEW. NEW HARDCOVER // // Condition: NEW. Binding/format is: Hardcover. xi, 244 p. : 8.25 H x 1.00 D x 5.25 W inches 0.85 lbs. Language: English. ISBN 9780415472050. Bookseller Inventory # 2379246

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