Basic sociology
Publisher: Authorhouse
Published: 2009
Place of publication: [Place of publication not identified]
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781438956527
Subjects: Sociology
Description: "An introductory text ... planned with the intent of providing a concise overview of the major elements of sociology, while selecting several important and interesting themes for deeper exploration ... including life in contemporary Japan, the effects of television on children, poverty in the United States and domestic violence ... While the focus of most of the material is on the United States, there is considerable emphasis on the interdependence of all countries"--Preface.
Table of contents: title: What is sociology?; title: Theory and methods; title: Culture; title: Socialization; title: Social interaction adnsocial structure; title: Deviance and social control; title: Communities; title: Social stratification; title: Race and ethnicity; title: Economics and politics; title: Family; title: Religion; title: Social change and globalization.