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Times Educational Supplement
t offers tremendous clarity, appropriate conceptual detail and an excellent range of illustrative material. The depth and breadth of knowledge is outstanding. Each chapter contains excellent activities and ends with a chapter summary, key term list and project suggestions.'
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"Ken Browne′s text is an excellent introduction to sociology for students of all ages and aptitudes – clearly structured, well–organized and written in a way that is both informative and accessible. With the 4th edition, the best GCSE Sociology text just got even better..."
Chris Livesey, Sociology Central
Chris Livesey, Sociology Central
"An excellent, informative and engaging introduction to sociology. This book just gets better and better. The clear layout allows the reader to access the material easily. The content is enhanced by useful web references making this a really valuable resource. Ken Browne asks the reader to see this book "as your friend": this is a friend that any new student of sociology would want to spend a lot of time with."
Stuart Booker, Chesterfield College
"In a world increasingly characterized by information overload, we are in ever more need of a guide who can separate the wheat from the chaff, who can show the difference between opinions and evidence, and perhaps most importantly indicate the ways in which research, when properly used by politicians and practitioners, can help to improve the lives of our fellow citizens. I am delighted once again to have the chance to recommend Ken Browne as just such a guide for anyone embarking upon the path to sociology."
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22 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a much improved version of an already very competent first edition. Described by the Chief Examiner for GCSE Sociology for the Southern Examining Group as 'setting the standard for textbooks at this level' I have found this ideal for use with my 16 year olds doing GCSE and 'A' level in an FE college. I would urge my colleagues to at least give it a trial with their students - they will soon find their students learn more through a host of ready-made student activities. Highly recommended for those new to sociology.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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The previous review was written ten years ago, and this book has been around since about 1992. However, every edition has been a complete revamp, and has kept on top of the latest developments in sociology and society so has always had a clear contemporary feel about it. This 2005 third edition is still in my view the best textbook for GCSE. It covers the detail required at GCSE level in an easily accessible form for typical GCSE students, and is a well illustrated and lively introduction to sociology. It is easily the most up-to-date book around, in a field where some of the other textbooks suitable for use at this level are now ten years old, which make them difficult for my students to relate to. I don't know whether the Chief Examiner at the AQA still regards this as 'setting the standard', but I'm certainly not aware of any other texts that come close to this. I'd recommend any GCSE teacher who isn't using this book already to start now - it'll prove a valuable tool for them and their students. The third edition of Browne's book for AS, Sociology for AS AQA, is pretty good too. Sociology for AS AQA
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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This is an excellent new edition of Ken Browne's book. It is a completely new version and is the most up to date of any textbook at this level. It is designed around the AQA specification, but it will be of use to anyone studying GCSE with any exam board, or other introductory sociology courses. In full colour and with lots of activities, photos and cartoons, it brings sociology to life and engages students in the issues that affect them in a very contemporary way. It is by far the best edition of this longstanding and trusted text, which originated in the early 1990s. A great book for those starting sociology, and thoroughly recommended.
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Easy and interesting read, very relevant to my sociology UNI module..
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this is a must if you are studying sociology. make sure you also purchase haralambos and holborn but this is a great addition.
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