History and Theory (Student Handbook to Sociology) - Hardcover

Carter, Shannon K; O'Connell, Lillian; Bubriski-McKenzie, Anne; Shannon K Carter

9780816083152: History and Theory (Student Handbook to Sociology)

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0816083150 ISBN 13: 9780816083152

Publisher: Facts on File, 2012

How did the study of sociology develop? History and Theory focuses on the development of sociological theorists' ideas about society and social research over time. Ideas of major classical theorists such as Auguste Comte, Karl Marx, and Max Weber are explored, as well as a range of schools of thought in sociology, including structural functionalism, conflict theory, symbolic interactionism, phenomenology, ethnomethodology, critical theory, and postmodernism and emancipatory theories. This brand-new, full-color volume concludes with a discussion of the relationship between sociological theory and public policy.

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Sociology is the study of human social life and the constantly changing way society functions. The Student Handbook to Sociology is a seven-volume set designed to meet the needs of high school and college students as well as members of the general public seeking clear explanations on all aspects of sociology. Within these volumes readers can explore such topics as groups and organizations, aging, race and ethnicity, family, religion, education, collective behavior, sexuality, social class and much more.

This comprehensive survey of Sociology suitable for all high school and college students.

Key Feature:
� Written in an engaging style and with helpful sidebars and case studies, this set will be a one-stop source for anyone interested in learning more about this fascinating field.

About the Author:

Shannon K. Carter received her Ph.D. at the University of Florida and currently teaches at the University of Central Florida. Her research has been published in such journals as Gender Issues and Sociology of Health and Illness.

Lillian O'Connell holds a master's degree in Sociology from the University of Central Florida and is pursuing a doctoral degree in sociology at North Carolina State University. Her research and teaching interests include environmental sociology, sustainability, and stratification.

Anne Bubriski-McKenzie holds a master's degree in Women's Studies from Southern Connecticut State University and is a doctoral student in Sociology at the University of Central Florida. Her research and teaching interests include social inequality and family at the intersections of gender, race, and class.

Series Editor Liz Grauerholz received her Ph.D. from Indiana University and is a professor of sociology at the University of Central Florida. Her publications include Sociology of Families, Second Edition and she is currently the editor of the journal Teaching Sociology.

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