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PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated

ISBN-100199563756

ISBN-139780199563753

eBay Product ID (ePID)99596434

Product Key Features

Number of Pages912 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameSociology

Publication Year2011

SubjectSociology / General

TypeTextbook

AuthorJohn Scott, James Fulcher

Subject AreaSocial Science

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height1.4 in

Item Weight75.3 Oz

Item Length10.3 in

Item Width7.6 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number4

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN2010-044093

Dewey Edition22

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal301

Table Of ContentPart One - Thinking Sociologically: Theory and Methods1. What is sociology?2. Theories and theorizing3. Methods and researchPart Two - Social Identities4. Socialization, identity, and interaction5. Sex, gender, and sexuality6. Racial and ethnic identities7. Crime and deviance8. Body, health, and medicinePart Three - Culture, Knowledge and Belief9. Education10. Communication and the media11. Religion, belief, and meaningPart Four - Social Organization and Control12. Family and life course13. Cities and community14. Organization, management, and control15. The state, social policy and welfare16. GlobalizationPart Five - Production, Inequalities, and Social Divisions17. Work, employment, and leisure18. Inequality, poverty, and wealth19. Stratification, class, and status20. Power, division, and protest

SynopsisThe fourth edition of Fulcher and Scott's Sociology provides an authoritative and theoretically grounded approach to sociology, covering both classic and contemporary research. It provides the context for debate and discussion that enables students to develop their critical awareness skills. Contemporary issues such as anti-social behavior are reinforced with recent research, bolstering the text's student-centreded approach. This edition also looks at popular culture and recent developments in social networking and online identities., The fourth edition of Fulcher and Scott provides an authoritative and theoretically grounded approach to sociology, covering both classic and contemporary research. It provides the context for debate and discussion that enables students to develop their critical awareness skills. Contemporary issues such as child abuse are backed with recent research, whilst the student-centred approach adopted in this edition looks at popular culture and recent developments such as social networking and online identities.A system of consistent cross-referencing and signposting signals where topics are explored to allow easy navigation of the text. Clear links between the main text and learning features emphasize the relevance of these features. A wealth of features support students and teachers.Online ResourcesFor studentsCase studies: each chapter has a case study that draws on recent sociological research and news from the popular media with questionsMCQs: bank of self-marking multiple-choice questions for each chapter Web links: series of annotated web links organised by chapter Interactive revision activitiesInformation and advice on careers: to provide guidance on careers available to students of sociology and links to sources of further information. This expands on the information on careers provided in chapter 1. For lecturersFurther collection of case studies for group tutorial work and assignments, accompanied by critical thinking questionsBank of essay and short answer questions for each chapter.PowerPoint slides for lecturer presentations arranged by chapter.Comprehensive Instructor's Manual, includes lecturer outline and teaching activities.Guide to discussion points at the end of each chapter., The fourth edition of Fulcher and Scott's Sociology provides an authoritative and theoretically grounded approach to sociology, covering both classic and contemporary research. It provides the context for debate and discussion that enables students to develop their critical awareness skills., The fourth edition of Fulcher and Scott provides an authoritative and theoretically grounded approach to sociology, covering both classic and contemporary research. It provides the context for debate and discussion that enables students to develop their critical awareness skills.

LC Classification NumberHM585.F885 2011