Introducing Sociology for AS level - Softcover

Ken Browne

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0745627889 ISBN 13: 9780745627885

Publisher: Polity Press, 2002

Synopsis

Designed specifically for AS–level sociology courses Comprehensive and up–to–date coverage of the AQA specification Includes activities designed to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding of students Chapters end with an exam question from AQA past papers, and suggestions for coursework Chapter summaries outline the key points to help students check their understanding Key terms are highlighted in the text and explained in an excellent glossary Cartoons, tables, figures and photographs enliven and reinforce the text. This new introductory textbook assumes no previous knowledge of sociology. It is intended for all those studying AS–level courses, and adopts a readable, accessible and student–friendly style. Introducing Sociology: for AS level provides clear and concise but thorough and comprehensive coverage of the key areas of sociology covered at AS–level. It includes chapters on the family, health, the mass media, education, wealth, welfare and poverty, work and leisure and sociological methods. The author′s previous book, An Introduction to Sociology , rapidly established itself as one of the leading textbooks for GCSE Sociology, and was described by the AQA Chief Examiner as setting the standard for textbooks at this level′. This new book will prove indispensable to all those studying AS–level sociology, as well as those on Access, Health and Social Care, and vocational courses of all kinds which contain a sociological component. Ken Browne is a Lecturer in Sociology at North Warwickshire and Hinckley College.

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Review:

"This book will be very useful to AS students, particularly those following the AQA specification. The language is accessible and key terms and ideas are clearly presented. The text is supported by suitable examples and there are clearly–explained student activities to reinforce the material in each chapter." Joan Garrod, Chair of Examiners for AQA Sociology

"This is a well–written and organized text, pitched at exactly the right level for AS sociology students. It covers all the main AQA topics and includes interesting exercises for students to promote their own learning" Tony Lawson, Former Chief Examiner for AEB (now AQA) Sociology

I have seen the book and was very impressed, certianly in terms of the sections on theory and methods – his coverage of postmodernism was spot on – clear, succinct, just the right amount of detail and it would have acutally meant something to students. Its a very impressive text and I have no doubt he′s written something that will be very highly regarded by teaching practitioners.

Mr Ian Thompson, Assistant Principal and Teacher of AS Sociology, The Sixth Form College, Colchester

About the Author:

Ken Browne is Lecturer in Sociology at North Warwickshire and Hinckley College.

About this edition

• Publisher: Polity Press
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0745627889
• ISBN 13: 9780745627885
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 456