Discovering Sociology
by Mark McCormack, Eric Anderson, Kimberly Jamie
2nd Edition
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9781352011449 |
| eText ISBN | 9781350928930 |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Academic |
| Publishing Year | 2021 |
| Edition | 2nd Edition |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 432 |
Discovering Sociology, 2nd Edition, is an introductory textbook designed to guide readers through foundational sociological concepts while maintaining intellectual rigor. The text introduces sociology as an academic discipline alongside its historical evolution and underlying theories.
The volume explores social institutions, divisions, and personal life, examining how broader social patterns shape individual experiences. It also introduces methods of sociological research and ethical considerations.
Developed for first-year undergraduate students, the textbook encourages readers to develop their sociological imagination by questioning everyday assumptions about contemporary society. Pedagogical elements and lively prose support further study across its twelve chapters.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: What is Sociology?
Chapter 2: A Brief History of Sociology
Chapter 3: Sociological Theory
Chapter 4: The Method of Sociology
Chapter 5: Ethical Sociology
Chapter 6: Making Modern Societies
Chapter 7: Structures and Institutions
Chapter 8: Social Divisions
Chapter 9: Transgressions
Chapter 10: Personal Life
Chapter 11: Social Transformations
Chapter 12: Sociology Discovered.
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