The Meaning of Sociology: A Reader (6th Edition) - Softcover

Charon, Joel M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0139060669 ISBN 13: 9780139060663

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 1998

Synopsis

A supplementary reader for a freshman/sophomore-level Introduction to Sociology course. Ideal for use with any introductory to sociology text, this classic reader captures the excitement inherent in the field of sociology with 64 carefully chosen classic and contemporary selections from a wide variety of authors and sources. The reader is better organized around basic sociological concepts than other readers and makes a concerted effort to interrelate those concepts.

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This classic reader captures the excitement inherent in the field of sociology with 64 carefully chosen classic and contemporary selections from a wide variety of authors and sources. The reader is organized around basic sociological concepts and makes a concerted effort to interrelate those concepts. Considers both theoretical perspectives and empirical works. Features a balance between old and new, classics and recent articles/books, professional sociologists and nonsociologists, books and journals, micro and macro. Organizes readings around such core areas as: The Meaning of Sociology; Social Interaction, Socialization and Social Identity; Social Organization; Social Structure; social Class; Ethnic and Racial Inequality; Gender Inequality; Culture; Social control and Social Deviance; Social Institutions: Political and Economic; Social Institutions: Kinship, Religious, Educational; Social Change; and the Importance of Sociology. For anyone interested in sociology.

About this edition

• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0139060669
• ISBN 13: 9780139060663
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 376