The Production of Reality Essa

O'Brien, Jodi A.

ISBN 10: 1412979447 / ISBN 13: 9781412979443

Published by SAGE Publications, Inc, 2010

Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00106250029

Synopsis:

A unique combination of original "framing" essays and eclectic readings immerse students in the puzzles of contemporary social psychology

 

Featuring a new emphasis on how to be awake in the world and how to better see the patterns we use to make sense of our own lives, this Fifth Edition of Jodi O’Brien’s popular book introduces the major theories, concepts, and perspectives of contemporary social psychology in a uniquely engaging manner. Compelling original essays that introduce relevant concepts are followed by a wide-ranging set of readings. By grounding social psychology in student experiences and explaining theories through stories and narratives, this one-of-a-kind book helps students understand the forces that shape their feelings, thoughts, and actions.

Contributor to the SAGE Teaching Innovations and Professional Development Award

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About the Author: Jodi O’Brien is Professor of Sociology and Women and Gender Studies at Seattle University. She is the editor of the Encyclopedia of Gender and Society and co-editor of the “Contemporary Sociological Perspectives” book series. Her books include The Production of Reality, Social Prisms, and Everyday Inequalities. Her courses and research focus on difference, power and discrimination, and religion and sexuality.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Production of Reality Essa
Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc
Publication Date: 2010
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Very Good
Edition: 5th or later Edition