Sociology / James Fulcher and John Scott.

Author/creator Fulcher, James
Other author Scott, John, 1949-
Format Book
Edition4th ed.
Publication InfoOxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, ©2011.
Descriptionxxvi, 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 noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [837]-860) and index.
LCCN 2010044093
ISBN9780199563753
ISBN0199563756

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks HM585 .F885 2011 ✔ Available Place Hold