Browne, Ken
An Introduction to Sociology
- ISBN 13:
- 9781509528004
- author:
- Browne, Ken
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Polity Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 630
- Dimensions:
- 25.2 x 18.3 x 2.6 centimetres (1
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Sociology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
An Introduction to Sociology by Ken Browne provides an engaging and accessible introduction to sociology, covering core issues in the field. This fifth edition has been updated to reflect contemporary social changes, including the latest statistics and topical examples. The book covers all the topics required for GCSE and IGCSE courses, featuring classic texts and theoretical perspectives that are applied throughout the chapters. New material includes extensive treatment of family and household diversity, education marketization, social inequality, crime prevention, and the effects of new media technologies. With its range of activities, questions, and discussion points, this textbook is designed to support students' learning and extend their understanding of sociology. Explanatory graphics, photographs, and cartoons add visual interest, making the subject an exciting and relevant topic for students of all ages and abilities.