Sociology A Very Short Introduction

Author : Steve Bruce
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0192555804
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.09/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sociology: A Very Short Introduction written by Steve Bruce and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2018-09-20 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on studies of social class, crime and deviance, education, work in bureaucracies and changes in religious and political organizations, this Very Short Introduction explores the tension between the individual's place in society and society's role in shaping the individual, and demonstrates the value of sociology for understanding the modern world. In this new edition Steve Bruce discusses the continuing arguments for social egalitarianism, considering issues such as gay marriage, women in combat roles, and the 2010 Equality Act to debunk contemporary arguments against parity. As gender divisions are increasingly questioned he looks ahead to the likely consequences of this for society. Delving into the theory of sociology, Bruce also argues that the habit of dividing sociology into apparently competing 'sects' is misleading, and shows how a new understanding of the disciplinary background of many of the most famous theorists, which shows that much social theory is actually philosophy or literary theory, will prove useful to today's sociologists. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Author : Bill McGuire
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0198715935
Total Pages : 153 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Global Catastrophes written by Bill McGuire and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2014 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Life on Earth will come to an end. It's simply a matter of when and how. From the likely consequences of climate change to the inevitable destruction of the earth in the far future, this 'Very Short Introduction' covers a range of 'end of the world scenarios', including Greenhouse Earth, another Ice Age, asteroid and coment impact, supervocanoes, and mega-tsunami. Exploring the potential catastrophes that face the planet, Bill McGuire assesses both the probability of these events and our chances of survival. This new edition brings our understanding of global disasters and risk research up-to-date, by using recent case studies from around the world, and incorporating recent research on climate change and threats from space"--Cover flap.

Author : Anthony Giddens
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt P
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 202 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sociology, a Brief But Critical Introduction written by Anthony Giddens and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt P. This book was released on 1982 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Gary Thomas
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199643261
Total Pages : 161 pages
Book Rating : 4.64/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Education: A Very Short Introduction written by Gary Thomas and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2013-03-28 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the schools of ancient times to the present day, Gary Thomas looks at how and why education evolved as it has. By exploring some of the big questions, he examines the ways in which schools work, considers the differences around the world, and concludes by considering the future of education worldwide.

Author : Chris Shilling
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0191059498
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Body: A Very Short Introduction written by Chris Shilling and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2016-01-28 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The human body is thought of conventionally as a biological entity, with its longevity, morbidity, size and even appearance determined by genetic factors immune to the influence of society or culture. Since the mid-1980s, however, there has been a rising awareness of how our bodies, and our perception of them, are influenced by the social, cultural and material contexts in which humans live. Drawing on studies of sex and gender, education, governance, the economy, and religion, Chris Shilling demonstrates how our physical being allows us to affect the material and virtual world around us, yet also enables governments to shape and direct our thoughts and actions. Revealing how social relationships, cultural images, and technological and medical advances shape our perceptions and awareness, he exposes the limitations of traditional Western traditions of thought that elevate the mind over the body as that which defines us as human. Dealing with issues ranging from cosmetic and transplant surgery, the performance of gendered identities, the commodification of bodies and body parts, and the violent consequences of competing conceptions of the body as sacred, Shilling provides a compelling account of why body matters present contemporary societies with a series of urgent and inescapable challenges. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Author : Richard T. Schaefer
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 13 : 9781259425585
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book LooseLeaf for Sociology: A Brief Introduction written by Richard T. Schaefer and published by McGraw-Hill Education. This book was released on 2016-10-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sociology: A Brief Introduction invites students to take sociology with them in their daily lives. This successful, student-friendly program includes strong coverage of race, ethnicity, and globalization. The approachable material encourages students to develop their sociological imaginations and start to think like a sociologist. Paired with Connect, a personal and adaptive learning experience, students learn to apply sociology’s three theoretical frameworks to the world around them.

Author : Thomas A. Tweed
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0190064676
Total Pages : 163 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Religion: a Very Short Introduction written by Thomas A. Tweed and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2020 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Religion plays a central role in human experience. Billions of people around the world practice a faith and act in accordance with it. Religion shapes how they enter the world and how they leave it - how they eat, dress, marry, and raise their children. It affects law, economy, and government. It sanctifies injustice and combats it. Beginning with the first signs of religion among ancient humans and concluding with a look at modern citizens and contemporary trends,leading scholar Thomas Tweed examines this powerful and enduring force in human society. Religion: A Very Short Introduction offers a concise non-partisan overview of religion's long history and its complicated role in the world today.

Author : Dan Woodman
Publisher : Sage Publications Limited
ISBN 13 : 9781529768824
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book This Is Sociology written by Dan Woodman and published by Sage Publications Limited. This book was released on 2021-09-20 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An accessible and engaging introduction to sociology to help you understand and make our complex social worlds better.

Author : Michael Allen Fox
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0198747233
Total Pages : 169 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Home written by Michael Allen Fox and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2016 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Michael Allen Fox considers the complex meaning of home. He discusses what dwelling is, and the variety of dwellings people live in. He also looks at the politics of home, homelessness, refugeeism, and migration; the importance of place to our psyche; and the future of the concept of home.

Author : John Edwards
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199858616
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.13/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sociolinguistics: A Very Short Introduction written by John Edwards and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2013-07-25 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Very Short Introduction deals with the social life of language, presenting a succinct account of the most important aspects - both "micro" and "macro" - of sociolinguistics, such as language variation, language attitudes, and the relationship between language and identity.