The sixth edition of Anthony Giddens' Sociology is the best yet. Revised and updated throughout, it provides an authoritative overview of recent global developments and new ideas in sociology. Classic debates are also given careful coverage, with even the most complex ideas explained in an engaging way.Written in a fluent, easy-to-follow style, the book manages to be intellectually rigorous but still very accessible. It aims to engage and excite readers, helping them to see the value of thinking sociologically.The sixth edition includes:substantive new material on education, media, social theory, inequalities, politics and government, and a whole new chapter on war and terrorismfurther revisions and updating in all the chaptersa strong focus on global sociology, and the sociological imaginationnew 'classic studies' boxes, which examine in detail influential empirical researchadditional 'thinking critically' sections woven through the text, to stimulate students' own insightsspecially chosen, eye-catching photographs, which capture the everyday drama of the social worldA best-selling textbook for more than 20 years, the sixth edition sets the standard for introductory sociology. It is the ideal teaching text for first-year University and college courses, and will help to inspire a new generation of sociologists.Please visit the accompanying website at www.politybooks.com/giddens6.
Author(s): Anthony Giddens
Publisher: Polity Press
Year: 2009
Language: English
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Pages: 1183
Tags: Социологические дисциплины; Первоисточники по социологии; Sociology
Contents......Page 4
1: What is Sociology?......Page 32
2: Asking and Answering Sociological Questions......Page 60
3: Theories and Perspectives in Sociology......Page 92
4: Globalization and the Changing World......Page 130
5: The Environment......Page 174
6: Cities and Urban Life......Page 224
7: Social Interaction and Everyday Life......Page 264
8: The Life-Course......Page 296
9: Families and Intimate Relationships......Page 340
10: Health, llIness and Disability......Page 396
11: Stratification and Social Class......Page 440
12: Poverty, Social Exclusion and Welfare......Page 484
13: Global Inequality......Page 528
14: Sexuality and Gender......Page 582
15: Race, Ethnicity and Migration......Page 632
16: Religion......Page 676
17: The Media......Page 722
18: Organizations and Networks......Page 778
19: Education......Page 826
20: Work and Economic Life......Page 878
21: Crime and Deviance......Page 928
22: Politics, Government and Social Movements......Page 976
23: Nations, War and Terrorism......Page 1018
References......Page 1053
Glossary......Page 1099
Index......Page 1128
