Living Sociology With Interactive Companion

Author : Claire M. Renzetti
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ISBN 13 : 9780205324750
Total Pages : pages
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Author : Renzetti
Publisher : Addison Wesley Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9780205317653
Total Pages : 276 pages
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Download or read book Living Sociology with Interactive Companion written by Renzetti and published by Addison Wesley Publishing Company. This book was released on 1999-10 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : George Ritzer
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 144433039X
Total Pages : 681 pages
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Download or read book The Wiley-Blackwell Companion to Sociology written by George Ritzer and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-01-17 with total page 681 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring a collection of original chapters by leading and emerging scholars, The Wiley-Blackwell Companion to Sociology presents a comprehensive and balanced overview of the major topics and emerging trends in the discipline of sociology today. Features original chapters contributed by an international cast of leading and emerging sociology scholars Represents the most innovative and 'state-of-the-art' thinking about the discipline Includes a general introduction and section introductions with chapters summaries by the editor

Author : George Ritzer
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119429323
Total Pages : 581 pages
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Download or read book The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Sociology written by George Ritzer and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-10-04 with total page 581 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The new, updated edition of the authoritative and comprehensive survey of modern sociology The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Sociology, Second Edition is an authoritative survey of the major topics, current and emerging trends, and contemporary issues in the study of human social relationships and institutions. A collection of contributions from globally-recognized scholars and experts explore the theoretical and methodological foundations of sociology, new and established debates, and the most current research in the field. Broad in scope, this book covers a multitude of topics ranging from crime, urbanization, sexuality, and education to new questions surrounding big data, authoritarian capitalism, and the rise of nationalism. Since the first edition of the Companion was published, new developments have emerged and new problems have been created such as the omnipresence of social media, political and institutional upheaval, and the global refugee and immigration crises. This revised and updated second edition describes and explains social changes that have occurred in the past several years, both within the field of sociology and society as a whole. Previous material has been updated to reflect current research, while eleven new chapters address topics including feminist theory, debt and social change, and armed conflict and war. This comprehensive volume: Offers an engaging and accessible guide to the field of sociology, revised and updated for the second edition Presents wide-ranging, comprehensive coverage of the discipline Explores issues of contemporary relevance such as digital media and consumption Reflects state-of-the-art scholarship and contemporary debates New chapters for the second edition cover essential topics including feminist theory, armed conflict, big data, authoritarian capitalism, debt and social change, and the rise of nationalism The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Sociology, Second Edition is an invaluable resource for academics and graduate students, researchers, scholars, and educators in the discipline of sociology and allied fields such as anthropology, human geography, political science, and psychology.

Author : Mark D. Jacobs
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119250684
Total Pages : 520 pages
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Download or read book The Blackwell Companion to the Sociology of Culture written by Mark D. Jacobs and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-09-26 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of original, state-of-the-art essays by prominent international scholars covers the most important issues comprising the sociology of culture. Provides an invaluable reference resource to all interested in the cultural structures and processes that animate contemporary life Contains 27 essays on the most important issues comprising the sociology of culture, including art, science, religions, race, class, gender, collective memory, institutions, and citizenship Reflects and analyzes the “cultural turn” that has transformed scholarship in the social sciences and humanities.

Author : George Ritzer
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1444396609
Total Pages : 632 pages
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Download or read book The Wiley-Blackwell Companion to Major Social Theorists written by George Ritzer and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-03-31 with total page 632 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reflecting emerging research and ongoing reassessments of social theory, The Wiley- Blackwell Companion to Major Social Theorists offers significant updates and revisions to the original Blackwell Companion published a decade ago. Volume 1 Features updates and revisions to all essays from original volume, plus the addition of 11 new authors Includes six new essays featuring coverage of theorists not included in original volume: Ibn Khaldun, de Tocqueville, Schumpeter, Mannheim, Veblen, and Adorno Supplemented with comprehensive bibliographies on primary and secondary sources, with a brief reader's guide accompanying each essay Addresses continuing relevance of most theories and their importance to contemporary scholarship Volume 2 Features updates and revisions to all essays from original volume, plus the addition of 16 new authors Includes 11 new essays featuring coverage of theorists not included in original volume, including Deleuze, Bauman, Smith, Luhmann, Agamben, and others Supplemented with comprehensive bibliographies on primary and secondary sources, with a brief reader's guide accompanying each essay Essays placed in social and historical context to allow readers to see how theorists have responded to pressing contemporary social and political issues

Author : George Ritzer
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470999888
Total Pages : 450 pages
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Download or read book The Blackwell Companion to Major Classical Social Theorists written by George Ritzer and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Blackwell Companion to Major Classical Social Theorists provides a comprehensive review of classical social theory. Containing original essays especially commissioned for this volume, leading experts and practitioners examine the life and work of 12 major theorists. Includes 12 original essays by leading scholars on major classical social theorists Covers the key figures who shaped social theory, such as Marx, Weber and Durkheim, as well as additional classical theorists such as Harriet Martineau and W. E. B. Du Bois Essays include biographical sketches, the social and intellectual context, and the impact of the thinker's work on social theory generally Includes bibliographies of the theorist's most important works as well as key secondary works Can be used in conjunction with The Blackwell Companion to Major Contemporary Social Theorists, edited by George Ritzer, for a complete reference source in social theory

Author : Christine Overdevest
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1803921048
Total Pages : 581 pages
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Download or read book Elgar Encyclopedia of Environmental Sociology written by Christine Overdevest and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2024-04-12 with total page 581 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Elgar Encyclopedia of Environmental Sociology serves as a repository of insight on the complex interactions, challenges and potential solutions that characterize our shared ecological reality. Presenting innovative thinking on a comprehensive range of topics, expert scholars, researchers, and practitioners illuminate the nuances, complexities and diverse perspectives that define the continually evolving field of environmental sociology.

Author : Thomas Kemple
Publisher : Anthem Press
ISBN 13 : 178308281X
Total Pages : 216 pages
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Download or read book The Anthem Companion to Georg Simmel written by Thomas Kemple and published by Anthem Press. This book was released on 2016-10-01 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'The Anthem Companion to Georg Simmel' brings together new interpretations of the work of this sociologist and philosopher. The companion highlights issues, themes and concepts that most concern readers in social and cultural theory today, with an emphasis on critical perspectives that show how Simmel's work is relevant, interesting and significant for contemporary discussions and debates. Also included in this volume is Austin Harrington’s translation of selections from Simmel’s book on Goethe and a comprehensive list of Simmel’s work in English.

Author : George Ritzer
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 047099990X
Total Pages : 378 pages
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Download or read book The Blackwell Companion to Major Contemporary Social Theorists written by George Ritzer and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Blackwell Companion to Major Contemporary Social Theorists is a survey of contemporary social theory that focuses on the thinkers themselves. In original essays especially commissioned for this volume, leading experts and practitioners examine the life and work of 13 major theorists such as Elias, Baudrillard, Giddens, and Butler. Includes 13 original essays by leading scholars on major contemporary social theorists. Covers key figures such as Elias, Goffman, Foucault, Habermas, Giddens, Bourdieu, and Butler. Essays include biographical sketches, the social and intellectual context, and the impact of the thinker's work on social theory generally. Includes bibliographies of the theorist's most important works as well as key secondary works. Can be used in conjunction with The Blackwell Companion to Major Classical Social Theorists, edited by George Ritzer, for a complete reference source in social theory.