Sociology & Society
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2024
Pages: 218
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2024
Pages: 218
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Sociology & Society provides a comprehensive introduction to the study of society, social relationships, and the institutions that shape everyday life. The text explores the foundations of sociology by examining culture, socialization, social interaction, family, gender, inequality, race and ethnicity, deviance, government, and social change. Through a variety of sociological perspectives and real-world examples, students learn how individuals both influence and are influenced by the social world around them.
Designed for introductory sociology courses, this reader encourages students to think critically about contemporary social issues while developing an understanding of the major concepts, theories, and methods of sociology. By connecting classic sociological ideas with modern social challenges, the book helps students build a deeper appreciation of diversity, social structures, and the dynamic forces that shape communities and societies around the world.
Chapter 1: Introduction — Kilmurray
Chapter 2: Looking at Sociology — Dodgen-Rapp
Chapter 3: Culture — Easterling
Chapter 4: Socialization — Donavan
Chapter 5: Social Interaction, Groups, and Formal Organizations — Hollar-Martin
Chapter 6: Family and Gender — Zimpfer
Chapter 7: The Stratification of Human Societies — Kilmurray
Chapter 8: Analyzing Deviance — Dodgen-Rapp
Chapter 9: Race and Ethnicity — Gary D. Wilson (Donavan)
Chapter 10: Sociology and the State — Kilmurray
Chapter 11: Social Change and Social Movements — Zimpfer
Chapter 12: Conclusion — Kilmurray
Liam’s areas of interest include prehistory, archaeology, Indigenous Studies, and social memory. He is also particularly interested in anthropological theory and ethnographic studies. Liam worked in archaeology for 8 years, taught both sociology and anthropology at the University of Ottawa for 14 years, and is currently a Contract Instructor at Carleton University where he has worked part-time since 2003. As an instructor Liam aspires in his teaching to introduce students to the four-filed approach to anthropology (biological, linguistic, cultural and archaeological anthropology). Drawing on his work as an archaeologist, his education in anthropological theory, and his teaching experience in in both sociology and anthropology, Liam’s courses in anthropology seek to teach students about the different fields of anthropological inquiry, the complexities of culture, and the fascination of the anthropological world. Liam has been married for 32 years, has two sons, a dog, and is passionate about Gaelic football. In his spare time he devours history books.
Sociology & Society provides a comprehensive introduction to the study of society, social relationships, and the institutions that shape everyday life. The text explores the foundations of sociology by examining culture, socialization, social interaction, family, gender, inequality, race and ethnicity, deviance, government, and social change. Through a variety of sociological perspectives and real-world examples, students learn how individuals both influence and are influenced by the social world around them.
Designed for introductory sociology courses, this reader encourages students to think critically about contemporary social issues while developing an understanding of the major concepts, theories, and methods of sociology. By connecting classic sociological ideas with modern social challenges, the book helps students build a deeper appreciation of diversity, social structures, and the dynamic forces that shape communities and societies around the world.
Chapter 1: Introduction — Kilmurray
Chapter 2: Looking at Sociology — Dodgen-Rapp
Chapter 3: Culture — Easterling
Chapter 4: Socialization — Donavan
Chapter 5: Social Interaction, Groups, and Formal Organizations — Hollar-Martin
Chapter 6: Family and Gender — Zimpfer
Chapter 7: The Stratification of Human Societies — Kilmurray
Chapter 8: Analyzing Deviance — Dodgen-Rapp
Chapter 9: Race and Ethnicity — Gary D. Wilson (Donavan)
Chapter 10: Sociology and the State — Kilmurray
Chapter 11: Social Change and Social Movements — Zimpfer
Chapter 12: Conclusion — Kilmurray
Liam’s areas of interest include prehistory, archaeology, Indigenous Studies, and social memory. He is also particularly interested in anthropological theory and ethnographic studies. Liam worked in archaeology for 8 years, taught both sociology and anthropology at the University of Ottawa for 14 years, and is currently a Contract Instructor at Carleton University where he has worked part-time since 2003. As an instructor Liam aspires in his teaching to introduce students to the four-filed approach to anthropology (biological, linguistic, cultural and archaeological anthropology). Drawing on his work as an archaeologist, his education in anthropological theory, and his teaching experience in in both sociology and anthropology, Liam’s courses in anthropology seek to teach students about the different fields of anthropological inquiry, the complexities of culture, and the fascination of the anthropological world. Liam has been married for 32 years, has two sons, a dog, and is passionate about Gaelic football. In his spare time he devours history books.