Sociology & Sociologists: An Introduction
Edition: 1
Copyright: 2023
Pages: 120
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Copyright: 2023
Pages: 120
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Sociology & Sociologists: An Introduction provides a comprehensive introduction to the study of society, social behavior, and the major concepts that shape the field of sociology. The text examines how individuals interact within groups, institutions, and cultures while exploring the social forces that influence identity, behavior, and everyday life. Through the work of multiple contributors, students are introduced to foundational sociological perspectives and learn to analyze social structures, patterns, and inequalities from a critical and evidence-based viewpoint.
Throughout the book, readers explore essential topics including culture, socialization, social interaction, families, gender, social stratification, deviance, race and ethnicity, government, and social change. The text emphasizes the relationship between individuals and society while encouraging students to examine contemporary social issues through a sociological lens. By combining theoretical concepts with real-world examples, this book equips students with the analytical skills needed to better understand the complexities of human society and the forces that shape communities, institutions, and social change.
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 by 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 & Sociologists: An Introduction provides a comprehensive introduction to the study of society, social behavior, and the major concepts that shape the field of sociology. The text examines how individuals interact within groups, institutions, and cultures while exploring the social forces that influence identity, behavior, and everyday life. Through the work of multiple contributors, students are introduced to foundational sociological perspectives and learn to analyze social structures, patterns, and inequalities from a critical and evidence-based viewpoint.
Throughout the book, readers explore essential topics including culture, socialization, social interaction, families, gender, social stratification, deviance, race and ethnicity, government, and social change. The text emphasizes the relationship between individuals and society while encouraging students to examine contemporary social issues through a sociological lens. By combining theoretical concepts with real-world examples, this book equips students with the analytical skills needed to better understand the complexities of human society and the forces that shape communities, institutions, and social change.
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 by 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.