The short guide to sociology

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Doidge, M. and Saini, R. 2020. The short guide to sociology. Bristol, UK Policy Press.
TypeAuthored Book
TitleThe short guide to sociology
AuthorsDoidge, M. and Saini, R.
Abstract

This illuminating book offers a fresh and contemporary guide to the field of sociology. By demonstrating the versatility of the sociological imagination, the authors reveal the ways in which thinking sociologically can help us to understand the personal, social and structural changes going on in the world around us.
Using real world case studies, the book addresses key sociological themes such as:
· global social transformations
· social divisions and inequalities
· social theory and its practical applications
· the personal and the political
Providing a set of concepts, tools and perspectives for analysing our social world, the book equips the reader with an understanding of how to start thinking sociologically. With helpful features such as end-of-chapter summaries, key definitions and recommended readings, it is an invaluable resource for students taking an introductory sociology course or those studying sociology at further or higher education level.

SeriesShort Guides
ISBN
Hardcover9781447352402
Electronic9781447352419
Electronic9781447352433
PublisherPolicy Press
Place of publicationBristol, UK
Publication dates
Print26 Feb 2020
Online26 Feb 2020
Publication process dates
Deposited08 Jan 2020
Accepted08 Jan 2020
Output statusPublished
Web address (URL)https://policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/the-short-guide-to-sociology
LanguageEnglish
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