Sociology

Presenting an introduction to the diverse ways of thinking about social life, this book examines: the scope, history and purpose of sociology; ways of understanding 'the social'; the state of the world we live in; suffering and social inequalities; key tools for researching and thinking about the social; and, the impact of the technologies.

Product details

• Authors: Ken Plummer
• Publisher: Routledge Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 25.06.2010
• EAN: 9780415472067
• ISBN: 978-0-415-47206-7
• Dimensions: 135 mm x 200 mm x 22 mm
• Series: Basics; Basics
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology