Sociology : a down to earth approach
By: Henslin, James M
Title By: Possamai, Adam | Possamai-Inesedy, Alphia
Publisher: Melbourne : Pearson Education, c2014.Edition: 2nd ed.Description: xxx, 586 p. : col. ill.; 28 cm.ISBN: 9781442558830Subject(s): SociologyDDC classification: 301 HE SO Online resources: Location Map| Item type | Home library | Call number | Status | Notes | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REGULAR | University of Wollongong in Dubai Main Collection | 301 HE SO (Browse shelf) | Available | April2019 | T0062131 |
Part 1: The sociological perspective --
1. The sociological perspective --
2. Culture and socialisation --
3. Social structure and social interaction --
4. How sociologists do research --
Part 2: Social groups and social control --
5. Societies to social networks, online and offline --
6. Bureaucracy and formal organisations --
7. Control, power and deviance --
Part 3: Social inequality --
8. Class and social stratification --
9. Race and ethnicity --
10. Sex, gender and ageing --
Part 4: Social institutions --
11. Politics and the economy --
12. Education --
13. Religion --
14. Marriage and family --
15. Health care and bio-medicine --
Part 5: Social change --
16. Population and urbanisation --
17. Collective behaviour and social movements --
18. Technological change, risk and the environment.
Adapted for students studying within Australia, this text, now in a second edition, has been made even more relevant and engaging to students. With wit, personal reflection, and illuminating examples, the local author team share their passion for sociology, promote sociology to students and entice them to delve deeper into this exciting science.