Sociology / James Fulcher and John Scott.
| Author/creator | Fulcher, James |
| Other author | Scott, John, 1949- |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 4th ed. |
| Publication Info | Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, ©2011. |
| Description | xxvi, 879 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Thinking sociologically : theories and methods -- What is sociology? -- Theories and theorizing -- Methods and research -- Social identities -- Socialization, identity, and interaction -- Sex, gender, and sexuality -- Racial and ethnic identities -- Crime and deviance -- Body, health, and medicine -- Culture, knowledge, and belief -- Education -- Communication and the media -- Religion, belief, and meaning -- Social organization and control -- Family and life course -- Cities and communities -- Organization, management, and control -- The state, social policy, and welfare -- Globalization -- Production, inequalities, and social divisions -- Work, employment, and leisure -- Inequality, poverty, and wealth -- Stratification, class, and status -- Power, division, and protest. |
| Summary | 'Sociology' is relevant to current teaching and courses dealing with sociology as a living subject and incorporating the classic traditions of the discipline. This new edition has been updated with a range of new case studies and additional chapters. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [837]-860) and index. |
| LCCN | 2010044093 |
| ISBN | 9780199563753 |
| ISBN | 0199563756 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HM585 .F885 2011 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |