An Introduction to Sociology

K Browne

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Polity Press
08 November 2019

Society & Social Sciences; Sociology

This fifth edition of An Introduction to Sociology provides an accessible and engaging introduction to sociology, without oversimplifying or passing over the important and exciting insights sociology has to offer.

Building on the book's existing achievements, Ken Browne has restructured the fifth edition to focus on the core issues in sociology considered in introductory courses. The book covers all the topics and options specified by the GCSE and IGCSE examining boards, including the required classic texts and theoretical perspectives which are helpfully applied throughout the chapters. The new edition has been completely updated to reflect contemporary social changes, including the latest statistics and topical illustrative examples. New material is to be found throughout, such as more extensive treatment of family and household diversity, the marketization of education, social inequality, the control and prevention of crime, and the effects of new media technologies.

Carefully designed to support and extend students' learning, a number of features - such as a range of activities, questions and discussion points - add to the book's value as a learning and teaching resource. Explanatory graphics, photographs and cartoons also enliven the text, presenting sociology as an exciting and relevant topic to students of all ages, interests and abilities.

The new edition of this highly successful textbook will prove invaluable to anyone first approaching sociology, especially on Access, GCSE and related courses. Students will find the book provides an easy-to-follow and thoughtful introduction to studying sociology.

By: K Browne
Imprint: Polity Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 5th Edition
Dimensions: Height: 252mm, Width: 186mm, Spine: 26mm
Weight: 1.182kg
ISBN: 9781509528004
ISBN 10: 1509528008
Pages: 630
Publication Date: 08 November 2019
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1 The Sociological Approach: Key Ideas and Concepts 2 Sociological Theories and Research Methods 3 Families 4 Education 5 Crime and Deviance 6 Social Stratification and Social Inequality 7 The Media 8 Health and Illness (online chapter)

Ken Browne was a Lecturer in Sociology at North Warwickshire and Hinckley College, UK, before retiring. He is the author of several bestselling texts, including Sociology for AQA Volume 1 (Polity 2015) and Volume 2 (Polity 2016).

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