Introductory Sociology :

Tony Bilton , Kevin Bonnett & Pip Jones + Various Others

ISBN 10: 0333665112 / ISBN 13: 9780333665114

Published by Macmillan Publishing, 1996

About this Item

Published In 1996 : 3rd. Edition : Macmillan Publishing : Large Format & A Very , Very Heavy Book At Over 1.5 Kilos : ( 683 Pages ) : Light To Faint Face Rubbing : Surface Corner Crease To The Back Cover : ( Top Left ) : Inscription Inside The Front Cover : Overall A Very Crisp & Tidy Copy : Good Solid Binding With Bright Clear Text :

Seller Inventory # ABE-1542864524054

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Introductory Sociology :
• Publisher: Macmillan Publishing
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0333665112
• ISBN 13: 9780333665114
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Seller catalogs:
  • Sociology

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Synopsis

`The bravest and most successful attempt yet to bring what is happening in academic sociology to the A-level market.' - Tony Breslin, Times Educational Supplement `The scope of the book is impressive. It...does not shy away from addressing important contemporary issues and perspectives...the most up-to-date, lively and comprehensive introductory text I've seen.' - Peter Langley `It is fresh in its approach and stands out from the other A level standard texts in its attempt to provide a theoretical context which is contemporary in feel.' - Tony Lawson, former Chief Examiner, AEB A level Sociology `I am impressed with the range, scale and scope of this volume. As always it contains a range of very good material where data are presented clearly and elegantly and illustrated with material drawn from a range of sociological studies.' - Professor Robert Burgess, University of Warwick Introductory Sociology has already established itself as one of the most popular textbooks in its field. This new edition is completely rewritten and redesigned, to include additional diagrams, charts, information boxes and illustrations, and represents a blend of innovation and continuity - both in terms of form and content. The four defining features of the new edition are a stronger mix of the thematic and the substantive, a more international flavour, a sustained critical edge and liveliness and accessibility. In connection with broad changes in the discipline, there are three of issues which provide the new focus of the book; these are debates about the status of modernity, globalisation and a stronger concern with the construction of identity. The result is a lively, up-to-date and accessible text that encourages the reader to think more deeply about wider sociological themes while developing a sound substantive knowledge base in all key areas.

Review

'...Introductory Sociology can be warmly recommended for A-level and university students...' -- Times Higher Education Supplement

'...the most up-to-date, lively and comprehensive introductory text I've seen.' -- Peter Langley

'The bravest and most successful attempt yet to bring what is happening in academic sociology to the A-level market.' -- Tony Breslin, Times Educational Supplement