Sociology (Made Simple Series) - Softcover

Thompson, Jane L.; Priestly, Judith

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0750616873 ISBN 13: 9780750616874

Publisher: Made Simple, 1996

Synopsis

This book is the ideal place to start for anyone unfamiliar with the area who needs a concise, easily understandable introduction. It will also provide a perfect base for further study of sociology and related subjects. Topics such as social class, the
family, education, youth culture, the mass media, work, industry and industrial change, poverty and welfare, politics and power are all covered. The authors also outline different sociological approaches and methods of research, subjects which form a
large and important part of most modern sociology courses.

About this title

Synopsis:

This text gives a thorough introduction to all the core topics required for A-level, first year undergraduate and college courses, and Access courses. It is aimed at those needing a concise introduction to the subject, and should also provide a base for further study of sociology and related subjects. Topics such as social class, the family, education, youth culture, the mass media, work, industry and industrial change, poverty and welfare, politics and power are all covered. The book also outlines different sociological approaches and methods of approach, subjects which form a large and important part of most modern sociology courses.

About the Author:

Thompson is a freelance medical journalist, a registered nurse, and a midwife, who has written three books on women's health and child care.

About this edition

• Publisher: Made Simple
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0750616873
• ISBN 13: 9780750616874
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 300