Comparing Nations and Cultures : Readings in a Cross-Disciplinary Perspective

Inkeles, Alex, Sasaki, Masamichi

ISBN 10: 0132970295 / ISBN 13: 9780132970297

Published by Pearson Education, Limited, 1995

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Synopsis:

This collection of readings serves as a broad introduction to comparative research in the social sciences — stressing mainly work in sociology, but also representing anthropology, political science, and other disciplines. The articles were chosen for readability, but also represent the best work in the field. Presents comparative research on topics ranging from stratification, women and gender issues, politics, to attitudes and values. Represents many different styles of work — from qualitative to statistical, from two-nation comparisons to multi-country analyses, from the analytic to the advocacy mode, from conservative to radical.

From the Back Cover: Key Benefit: This collection of readings serves as a broad introduction to comparative research in the social sciences — stressing mainly work in sociology, but also representing anthropology, political science, and other disciplines. The articles were chosen for readability, but also represent the best work in the field. Key Topics: Presents comparative research on topics ranging from stratification, women and gender issues, politics, to attitudes and values. Represents many different styles of work — from qualitative to statistical, from two-nation comparisons to multi-country analyses, from the analytic to the advocacy mode, from conservative to radical.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Comparing Nations and Cultures : Readings in...
Publisher: Pearson Education, Limited
Publication Date: 1995
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good
Edition: 1st Edition.