Essentials of Sociology - Softcover

Giddens, Anthony

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0393927741 ISBN 13: 9780393927740

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Co., 2006

Synopsis

The best-selling Introduction to Sociology is now available in an abridged edition. Featuring a striking design, helpful pedagogy, and a global perspective, Essentials of Sociology packages the best facets of the Fifth Edition of Introduction to Sociology in a shorter, more flexible edition. With fewer topics covered in only sixteen chapters, students can focus on the essentials while learning about the connections between American and world societies. An in-text study guide and extensive student Web site help students study and review, while online instructor's resources assist with teaching and grading.

About this title

Synopsis:

Giddens (London School of Economics) offers a brief edition of the fifth edition of his Introduction to Sociology. The length of the text has been reduced by about one-third, with 16 chapters rather than 20. Major themes are public sociology, globalizing of social life, the importance of comparative study, issues of gender, and the micro-macro link

About this edition

• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Co.
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0393927741
• ISBN 13: 9780393927740
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 476