Sociological Footprints: Introductory Readings in Sociology - Softcover

Cargan, Leonard; Ballantine, Jeanne H.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0495008117 ISBN 13: 9780495008118

Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing, 2006

Synopsis

This anthology of 76 sociological studies provides a link between theoretical sociology and everyday life. SOCIOLOGICAL FOOTPRINTS offers classical, contemporary, popular and multicultural articles in each chapter to show students a wide range of perspectives. Articles address today's most important social issues that are relevant to student's lives, such as violence, welfare reform, technology globalization, and terrorism. Each article is proceeded by a short introductory essay, a series of guideline questions and a list of glossary terms found in the article and therefore establishing the student's reading of the article into a solid sociological framework.

About this title

About the Author:

Leonard Cargan received his Ph.D. from Wayne State University in 1968. Dr. Cargan is the author of several books and numerous papers. He is currently a professor (Emeritus) in the Department of Sociology at Wright State University in Ohio.

Review:

"Sociological Footprints provides instructors with a way to encourage student thinking about current public debates and policies, while simultaneously helping them consider the social basis of their own decisions and behaviors."

"There's a wide range of topics and writing styles, yet all the pieces exemplify rigorous writing."

About this edition

• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0495008117
• ISBN 13: 9780495008118
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 574