Elements of Sociology: A Critical Canadian Introduction - Softcover

Steckley, John; Letts, Guy Kirby

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0195431669 ISBN 13: 9780195431667

Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2010

Synopsis

The bestselling Elements of Sociology is back in a highly anticipated second edition. Taking a refreshing look at the discipline through extensive use of first-person narratives, the text inspires students to see sociology in everyday life. Beginning with the origins of the discipline, the authors examine how sociology helps make sense of traditional topics--such as family, deviance, culture--and contemporary issues--such as immigration, health care, and gender and sexuality. Promoting an understanding of core sociological concepts, the new edition challenges students to think differently about sociology.

About this title

About the Author

John Steckley is Professor of Sociology at Humber College in Canada and has taught there for over 20 years. A specialist in Aboriginal languages, culture, and history, John has worked as a consultant for CBC's Canada: A People's History in addition to publishing over 200 journal articles and 6 text books.

Guy Kirby Letts is the Executive Director of the Centre for the Study of the Human Condition in Canada. He has a PhD in sociology and anthropology and has taught in the Laurentian University program at Georgian College. He is also the author of numerous scholarly articles for academic journals and volumes.

Edition details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0195431669
• ISBN 13: 9780195431667
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 434