Tubergen, Frank van
Introduction to Sociology
- ISBN 13:
- 9780815353850
- author:
- Tubergen, Frank van
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- CRC Press Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 512
- Dimensions:
- 24.6 x 17.4 centimetres (0.45 kg
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Introduction to Sociology by Frank van Tubergen provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of sociology. This textbook combines foundational sociological work with contemporary theory and research, offering students a complete toolkit for understanding complex social phenomena. By exploring key concepts, theories, perspectives, methods, and findings, students will develop their ability to think like a sociologist and investigate social issues. The book applies this sociological approach to various topics, including crime, immigration, race and ethnicity, media, education, family, organizations, gender, poverty, modernization, and religion. A global and comparative perspective is taken, covering a diverse range of sociological subjects and social problems. This textbook is designed to equip students with the tools to quickly understand new sociological topics or contemporary social issues. It guides students in asking good sociological questions, devising theories, and developing methodologies for observing social phenomena.