Sociology: The Basics

✍ Scribed by Martin Albrow

Publisher: Routledge
Year: 1999
Tongue: English
Leaves: 218
Category: Library

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✦ Synopsis

This is a book for anyone who wants to know what sociology is and what sociologists do. In a subject which has changed dramatically over the last twenty years, Sociology: The Basics offers the most up to date guide to the major topics and areas of debate. It covers among other things: * sociology and society * laws, morality and science * social relations * power and communication * society in the future * becoming a sociologist. Clearly written, concise and comprehensive, Sociology: The Basics will be an essential text for anyone thinking of studying the subject. Other titles in the Basics series include: Language: the Basics Pb 0415125413 Politics: the Basics Pb 0415102634 Philosophy: the Basics Pb 0415124964

✦ Table of Contents

Book Cover......Page 1
Title......Page 4
Contents......Page 5
Preface......Page 12
Acknowledgements......Page 14
The nature of human society......Page 16
The science of sociology......Page 46
Sociological theory......Page 84
Social institutions......Page 122
Society in the future......Page 156
Note references......Page 186
Further reading......Page 196
Index......Page 200

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