Society explained : an introduction to sociology /
Society Explained introduces key concepts in sociology through engaging narrative examples. After an overview of the history of sociology, the book walks readers through subjects that include individualism; culture; socialization and imagination; values, money, and politics; marriage and family; rel...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Lanham :
Rowman & Littlefield,
[2014]
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| Online Access: | Ebook Central Academic Complete |
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| Summary: | Society Explained introduces key concepts in sociology through engaging narrative examples. After an overview of the history of sociology, the book walks readers through subjects that include individualism; culture; socialization and imagination; values, money, and politics; marriage and family; religious diversity; and education and social change. Nathan Rousseau engages readers with personal examples and those drawn from wider society. Each chapter covers leading thinkers and critical concepts, and chapters build on each other to help readers acquire a holistic view of society and their role in it. This concise book is an ideal introduction to the sociological imagination. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (281 pages) : illustrations |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781442207127 1442207124 1306551579 9781306551571 |