Sociology: Exploring the Architecture of Everyday Life - Softcover

Newman, David M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1412987296 ISBN 13: 9781412987295

Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc, 2011

Synopsis

Continuing his tradition of highly engaging, trade-like writing, best-selling author David Newman once again starts in a familiar place―the everyday world―and then introduces sociological concepts and institutions as they influence students′ daily existence. Full of vivid, real-world examples and touching personal vignettes, this text offers a solid introduction to basic sociological concepts and helps students realize their role in constructing, planning, maintaining, and fixing society.

About this title

About the Author:

David M. Newman earned his B.A. from San Diego State University in 1981 and his graduate degrees from the University of Washington in Seattle (M.A. 1984, PhD 1988). After a year at the University of Connecticut, David came to DePauw University in 1989 and has been there ever since. David teaches courses in Contemporary Society, Deviance, Mental Illness, Family, Social Psychology, and Research Methods. He has published numerous articles on teaching and has presented research papers on the intersection of gender and power in intimate relationships. Recently most of his scholarly activity has been devoted to writing and revising several books, including Sociology: Exploring the Architecture of Everyday Life: Brief Edition (Sage, 2017); Identities and Inequalities: Exploring the Intersections of Race, Class, Gender, and Sexuality (McGraw-Hill, 2017); and Families: A Sociological Perspective (McGraw-Hill, 2009). His most recent book, Redemption or Stigma? The Promise, Practice and Price of Second Chances in American Culture (Lexington Books), is projected to be published in 2019. It examines the cultural meaning, institutional importance, and social limitations of “second chance” and “permanent stigma” narratives in everyday life.

Review:

“The students read the book and that is the biggest hurdle I often have to overcome. I love teaching from this book. The students read it and my primary emphasis is to teach how they can continue to use the concepts. I get really good reviews when teaching this class. I think this book is a big contributor to my success.”

 

Author: Karen Dalke Published On: 2010-04-01

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About this edition

• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1412987296
• ISBN 13: 9781412987295
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 632