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Understanding Society: An Introductory Reader (The Cengage Sociology Reader Series),Used
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UNDERSTANDING SOCIETY: AN INTRODUCTORY READER, Fifth Edition, contains a collection of classic and contemporary sociological readings selected for their timeliness, diversity, and interest, and accessibility. The book includes the most uptodate selection available38 of the 68 articles are new in this edition. The intriguing new articles were selected to engage readers' interest, to reflect the richness of sociological thought, and to address issues that have emerged in recent years (such as football concussion injuries, climate change, the Tea Party movement, samesex marriage, and the criminalization of undocumented immigrants, to name a few). As always, the editors have included the top names in the field. Five themes run throughout the book: classical sociological theory, contemporary research, diversity, globalization, and the application of the sociological perspective.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the focus of 'Understanding Society: An Introductory Reader'? A: The book focuses on a collection of classic and contemporary sociological readings that cover themes such as classical sociological theory, contemporary research, diversity, globalization, and the application of the sociological perspective.
- Q: How many articles are included in the fifth edition? A: The fifth edition contains 68 articles, with 38 of them being new selections that reflect recent sociological issues and thought.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Margaret L. Andersen.
- Q: What are some of the contemporary issues addressed in the readings? A: Contemporary issues include topics like football concussion injuries, climate change, the Tea Party movement, same-sex marriage, and the criminalization of undocumented immigrants.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Understanding Society: An Introductory Reader' published? A: The book was published on January 1, 2015.
- Q: What is the total number of pages in the book? A: The book contains a total of 624 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in sociology? A: Yes, the book is designed to be accessible for readers new to sociology, making it suitable for beginners.
- Q: What themes can be expected in the readings? A: Readers can expect themes such as classical sociological theory, contemporary research, diversity, globalization, and practical applications of sociological perspectives.
- Q: Is the condition of the book new or used? A: The book is in new condition.