This textbook introduces students to all the key concepts and themes necessary to an understanding of sociology and sociological research. The book is keyed to courses at "A" level, BTEC, polytechnic and university level, and aims to provide an informed and accessible guide for students either approaching the subject for the first time, or with some basic knowledge of sociological terms. The text is illustrated throughout by tables, figures, illustrations and summary boxes. Topics covered include historical and theoretical background; research methods; social stratification; gender and race; power and politics; work and organizations; urbanization and development; family; education and belief systems; culture and communications; social control; and social policy and the future of "society".
- ISBN10 0745008720
- ISBN13 9780745008721
- Publish Date 1 September 1992
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 23 December 2009
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Pearson Education Limited
- Imprint Prentice-Hall
- Format Paperback
- Pages 350
- Language English