087196
London
1995
13×20
meki
396
engleski
Price: 10,00 EUR
"Teach Yourself. Sociology" by Stephen Moore and Stephen P. Sinclair, serves as an accessible introduction to sociology, designed to introduce readers to the fundamental concepts, theories, and methods of the discipline without requiring prior knowledge. The book is structured to guide students (particularly those at A-level or introductory university courses) through the complex structures of society. The authors' main goal is to demystify the sociological worldview, encouraging readers to question everyday assumptions about society. The book covers the standard pillars of sociological analysis, including: Sociological Perspectives: A detailed overview of major theoretical frameworks such as functionalism, Marxism, interactionism, and feminism. Socialization and Identity: An exploration of how individuals learn social norms and how identity (gender, class, and ethnicity) is shaped within social institutions such as the family and school. Social Stratification and Power: An analysis of inequality in society, with a focus on class structure, wealth, and the distribution of power in a contemporary context. Crime and Deviance: A consideration of the social causes of criminal behavior and how society defines what is "normal" and what is "deviant." Research Methods: An introduction to how sociologists collect data, from quantitative surveys to qualitative interviews and observations.
