The sixth edition of Anthony Giddens’ Sociology is the best yet. Revised and updated throughout, it provides an authoritative overview of recent global developments and new ideas in sociology. Classic debates are also given careful coverage, with even the most complex ideas explained in an engaging way. Written in a fluent, easy–to–follow style, the book manages to be intellectually rigorous but still very accessible. It aims to engage and excite readers, helping them to see the value of thinking sociologically. The sixth edition includes: substantive new material on education, media, social theory, inequalities, politics and government, and a whole new chapter on war and terrorism further revisions and updating in all the chapters a strong focus on global sociology, and the sociological imagination new ‘classic studies’ boxes, which examine in detail influential empirical research additional ‘thinking critically’ sections woven through the text, to stimulate students’ own insights specially chosen, eye–catching photographs, which capture the everyday drama of the social world A best–selling textbook for more than 20 years, the sixth edition sets the standard for introductory sociology. It is the ideal teaching text for first–year University and college courses, and will help to inspire a new generation of sociologists. Please visit the accompanying website at www.polity.co.uk/giddens6 .
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Selected endorsements for previous edition: “With this new edition of Sociology, Anthony Giddens has done the seemingly impossible. He has lifted the best introductory text in sociology in the world to yet a further level of excellence. It is a great achievement.” Ulrich Beck, The London School of Economics “There’s no one on the planet with such a refined grasp of the practical and political significance of sociology as Anthony Giddens. This new edition of his best–selling textbook is his best yet.” Anthony Elliott, University of Kent at Canterbury
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Anthony Giddens' 'Sociology' was first published in 1989 and this 1194-page, 6th edition(2009) is probably the best yet. Clearly written and extensively revised with a new chapter on war and terrorism, this intellectually stimulating, comprehensive and jargon-free introduction to sociology is an ideal guide for A-level students, undergraduates and the general reader who wishes to make sense of our complex social world.
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This is an excellent introduction to Sociology, but also provides plenty that would be of interest to someone with more familiarity on the subject. The book is structured like a textbook, but is very readable, unlike most textbooks I am familiar with. Giddens has also added a few interesting new chapters including on terrorism, so it is very current.
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I am a social work student and I purchased this book for my sociology module. The book is informative and easy to understand. I think this book will be very useful for future information and I intend to dip in and out of it during my degree. I recommend this to students.
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