- Paperback: 1120 pages
- Publisher: Collins Educational; Fifth edition edition (20 Mar 2000)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0003275078
- ISBN-13: 978-0003275070
- Product Dimensions: 26.4 x 19 x 6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (42 customer reviews)
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"Excellent, got me to university and through it ... It was an easy read, explained the concepts in very simple terms and illustrated debate with clarity, whilst remaining a readable reference book ... it was so good that I loaned my copy out and it was never returned..." Review by an Access student on Amazon.co.uk"This book has been of great help to me during my first year at Greenwich University where I am studying a B.A. in Childhood Studies, especially the chapters on the family and education. I will be buying the new edition of this soon. It is definitely worth the money." Review by an undergraduate student on Amazon.co.uk"Continuing in the tradition of the 'blue bible', this book is so excellent simply because it is so comprehensive. An excellent all-round summary of sociology." Review by Mark Kirby, AS/A-level teacher and author, on Amazon.co.uk
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Sociology: Themes and Perspectives has been the best-selling textbook for sociology students for more than 20 years, selling more than a million copies worldwide. The seventh edition of this leading textbook is authoritative, comprehensiv e and bang up to date with new sociological research.
1. Sociological Perspectives
2. Social Stratification
3. Sex and Gender
4. Race, Ethnicity and Nationality
5. Poverty and Social Exclusion
6. Crime and Deviance
7. Religion
8. Families and Households
9. Power, Politics and the State
10. Work, Unemployment and Leisure
11. Organisations and Bureaucracy
12. Education
13. Culture and Identity
14. Methodology
15. Theory
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36 of 37 people found the following review helpful:
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This review is from: Sociology Themes and Perspectives (Paperback)
The first rule for any textbook as to be is it readable? Yes, this is readable, and more to the point palatable. It is supposed to be an A-level textbook, however 1056 pages is a weighty tome, at a time when a lot of students are looking for short answers. It certainly functions at this level, the language is about right without patronising. You would be very foolish to rely upon this alone for an assignment as an undergraduate, but for essential background, the skeleton of a standard text answer, then this certainly has what it takes. More to the point it is a lot more up to date than the main competition written in 1997 by Anthony Giddens.I would recommend this to anyone taking an A-level course primarily in sociology, and yes, also to new undergraduates to the subject. Those not new to the subject will probably already be aware of it. It is also very useful for background reading to current affairs, especially in the otherwise very dry domestic agenda. At the time of writing this, I would consider, the best book of its kind on the market.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
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This book is a "must have" reference tool,
This review is from: Sociology: Themes and Perspectives 5th Ed (Paperback)
This book is an indispensable companion to the study of sociology. It outlines the major perspectives and concepts of Marxist, Functionalist, Feminist and many more. The arguments and debates are presented in simple and easy to understand language. It encourages the student to critically evaluate all aspects of society. It is an essential guide for the A level student, a superb reference tool and companion for the undergraduate and provides an interesting insight for the non-student who simply wishes to understand western society today.
20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
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Valuable book at A/AS and even undergraduate level,
This review is from: Sociology Themes and Perspectives (Paperback)
I *used* the older edition of Haralambus Themes and persepectives (amongst many other sociology books) whilst writing my first essay as a mature student on a BSc(H) degree. Overall, it is easy to read and even pleasurable to someone who hasn't sudied sociology before. My 16 year old daughter is going to start an A Level in sociology in Septmeber, so when I saw that a new edition had been published I jumped to pre-order for her prep. This new edition is similar in content, slightly differantly worded but none-the-less a GREAT inro to sociology. The newly offered web site support is invaluable and I wish the chapters on health and the body had been inclded in the last edition--would have made my writing easier. The Retrosexism content is also interesting,and almost (unwittingly) supported a recent programme on channell 4 recently. Over all, it is a MUST for A Level students, and I found it the best in its area for My 1st year at degree lel too. Highly reccomended
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