Ten Questions: A Sociological Perspective

Joel M. Charon

ISBN 10: 1111833761 / ISBN 13: 9781111833763

Published by Cengage Learning, 2012

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Synopsis:

This introductory text presents a unique approach to the examination of sociological principles. It draws you into the material--and encourages a deeper understanding of the discipline--by focusing on such overarching questions as "How do sociologists study society?" "How is society possible?" "Why is there misery in the world?" and "Are human beings free?" You'll learn about the philosophies of classical sociologists such as Marx, Weber, Durkheim, Mead, and Berger, and look at how the field of sociology has approached these questions over the past 150 years. You'll also consider the benefits and drawbacks of globalization, read about how individuals can affect society, and learn how the Tea Party political movement and the revolution in Egypt illustrate social conflict. As you explore sociology's compelling questions, you'll find that there are often no clear and ready answers.

About the Author: Joel Charon (Ph.D., University of Minnesota) is a successful author and emeritus professor of Sociology at Minnesota State University at Moorhead. He has published numerous textbooks and readers, and is a member of the ASA and the Society for the Study of Symbolic Interaction.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Ten Questions: A Sociological Perspective
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Publication Date: 2012
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Fair
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket