Introducing Sociology

Introducing Sociology
Author: John Nagle
Publisher: Icon Books
Total Pages: 330
Release: 2016-11-03
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1785780743

Sociology is interested in the ways people shape the society they live in, and the ways society shapes them. Simply, it is the study of what modern society is and how it functions. In the series' inimitable style, Introducing Sociology traces the origins of sociology from industrialization, revolution and the Enlightenment through to globalization, neoliberalism and the fear of nationalism – introducing you to key thinkers, movements and concepts along the way. You will develop insight into the world around you, as you engage your 'sociological imagination' and explore studies of the city, theories of power and knowledge, concepts of national, racial and sexual identity, and much more.

Learn Sociology

Learn Sociology
Author: Edward Brent
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Total Pages: 796
Release: 2013-02-20
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1449672469

Learn Sociology creates a new paradigm for student-centered learning in introductory sociology courses. Written with 21st century students in mind, this text presents introductory sociology content in a highly interactive format that is both easy to use and highly compatible with digital applications. Drawing on best practices in educational pedagogy, Learn Sociology emphasizes "immersive learning," an approach that pairs critical analysis of sociological concepts with examples from everyday life to engage students actively with the material. Weaved through the text are recurring themes that put sociology into context, such as social structure, social control, social inequality, the social construction of reality, scientific knowledge, and social change. Learn Sociology optimizes learning through enhanced coverage, study, testing, and review while emphasizing the "applying" that reinforces comprehension. Based on a modular concept format, each chapter in Learn Sociology addresses a major concept in the introductory sociology curriculum. Associated with each module are key learning objectives, preview statements, illustrations, and a concept learning check assessment. With Learn Sociology, students have access to immediate computer-based feedback on essay questions that helps them practice writing and revising, reason critically, and grapple with real-world issues. All content in Learn Sociology is highly visual, current, and easy to understand while avoiding distracting and off-topic material. Visual overviews play to dynamic learning and underscore important points. The result is an introductory sociology curriculum that is engaging, consistent, and complete while providing students with a roadmap for learning, reviewing and self-assessment.

Four Sociological Traditions

Four Sociological Traditions
Author: Randall Collins
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 357
Release: 1994
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9780195087024

This concise, engaging anthology contains the most significant and representative selections from the four major schools of sociological thought. The intellectual highlights of each school are presented, and readings range from the classics to the contemporary. Brief introductions and commentary guide the student to the key contributions in each selection. Designed to accompany Four Sociological Traditions, this anthology is entirely self-contained and may also be used separately.

The Fabric of Your Life

The Fabric of Your Life
Author: A. L. Sinikka Dixon, Ph.D.
Publisher: FriesenPress
Total Pages: 138
Release: 2013-10-07
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 146022065X

Today we live in an information society, constantly bombarded by new scientific discoveries in every field. What we thought to be “common sense” is changing and we tend to look to the multiple professional organizations for guidelines. This book focuses on our every day relationships within the five life cycles of age, family, education, work and leisure. It puts you – the reader – in the center of your life. Each chapter gives you a backdrop to become your own “case study” with thought questions to create awareness of the impact your life has on others and how in turn their lives inspire and constrain you. Separate chapters are dedicated to the impact of health, choice of life values, self-esteem and family relocation as constraints on your life cycle involvements. The goal in writing this book has been to empower the reader to view his or her life in a fresh, new personal perspective.

Internet Research Skills

Internet Research Skills
Author: Dr Niall O Dochartaigh
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 183
Release: 2007-02-15
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1446203999

Internet Research Skills is a clear and concise guide to the effective use of the Internet for students in the social sciences. The open web is becoming central to student research practice, not least because of its accessibility, and this clear text describes search strategies and outlines the critical skills necessary to deal with such diverse and disorganized materials. This book covers all of the essential aspects of Internet research, with each chapter containing a number of illustrations, inset boxes, and short exercises.