Books : Introduction to Sociology
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by: Anthony Giddens, Mitchell Duneier, Richard P. Appelbaum
Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 301
EAN: 9780393925531
ISBN: 0393925536
Label: W. W. Norton & Company
Manufacturer: W. W. Norton & Company
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 646
Publication Date: March 15, 2005
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Sales Rank: 406997
Studio: W. W. Norton & Company
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Product Description:
Introduction to Sociology, Fifth Edition, organizes the core concepts of modern sociology around the unifying theme of globalization. Taking a comparative approach, the authors examine American society in a global and historical context, underscoring the wide diversity of social forms and social change. The authors emphasize the connections between American and world societies and the integral role of individuals in shaping both local and global society.
Retaining the hallmark clarity of previous editions, the Fifth Edition has been meticulously updated and revised, adding new material on public sociology, a striking new design and expanded pedagogy, a built-in study guide, and a rich new student Web site.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - good
The book has a very good quality. But the shipping fee and taxes are a little high.
Rating:  - Good
Easy to understand and showed a lot of examples that applied to the modern society today.
Rating:  - Not for intro courses
This is a typical mammoth intro textbook, which means it is far from adequate for intro courses. The authors assume that the student is going to devote eight hours a day to the intro course alone, a rather unrealistic expectation. There are dozens such textbooks, none practical. What the point in a many-page bibliography, which not even one in a thousand is even going to consult? It's about time we came down to earth, and started writing intro textbooks for intro courses.
Rating: - Excellent
This book was exactly what we ordered and came in a timely manner. It was also in excellent condition.
Rating: - explains main concepts in sociology
The (distinguished) authors give a newcomer to sociology an indepth introduction. Explaining the main concepts in the field. While also trying to imbue the student with an enthusiasm for sociology. The text is well polished, as it should be for a fifth edition.
The book surveys various human communities throughout the world, to give a basis for comparative analysis. By doing so, the reader should gain an appreciation for other modes of living. And also how to analyse one's own society ... Read More
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