The Sociology Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained - Hardcover

Tomley, Sarah; Hobbs, Mitchell

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1465436502 ISBN 13: 9781465436504

Publisher: Dorling Kindersley, 2015

Synopsis

The Sociology Book takes on some of humankind's biggest questions: What is society? What makes it tick? Why do we interact in the way that we do with our friends, coworkers, and rivals?

The Sociology Book profiles the world's most renowned sociologists and more than 100 of their biggest ideas, including issues of equality, diversity, identity, and human rights; the effects of globalization; the role of institutions; and the rise of urban living in modern society

Easy to navigate and chock-full of key concepts, profiles of major sociological thinkers, and conversation starters galore, this is a must-have, in-a-nutshell guide to some of the most fascinating questions on earth.

The Sociology Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas Simply Explained series, designed to distill big ideas and elusive theories into graspable, memorable concepts, using an approachable graphic treatment and creative typography.

Series Overview: Big Ideas Simply Explained series uses creative design and innovative graphics along with straightforward and engaging writing to make complex subjects easier to understand. With over 7 million copies worldwide sold to date, these award-winning books provide just the information needed for students, families, or anyone interested in concise, thought-provoking refreshers on a single subject.

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Praise for the Big Ideas series:

"The 'Big Ideas Simply Explained' series is truly marvelous. Each and every book in the series is worth reading and discussing, and it is exciting to ponder what the next title in the collection will be." -- Examiner

"A great resource for those interested in or beginning the study of sociology." -- Booklist

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About this edition

• Publisher: Dorling Kindersley
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1465436502
• ISBN 13: 9781465436504
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 352