Sociology: Themes and Perspectives 5th Ed [Paperback]

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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 --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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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
Bibliography
Index

Broader coverage of key developments in the subject
This new edition extends the coverage of sociology to include both new topics and new approaches. The new chapters on culture and identity and on the mass media take full account of the 'cultural turn' in the subject. Increasingly influential concepts and approaches such as postmodernism, the sociology of modernity and globalization are integrated into existing chapters as well. Other improvements include comprehensive referencing and a two-colour format. Readers are welcome to contact me by e.mail with any queries or comments.

Martin Holborn.

'Sociology: Themes and Perspectives' is an indispensable reference book for students in schools, further education colleges and higher education. This leading textbook has sold over a million copies worldwide and this new fifth edition has been extensively revised and updated to make it the best yet, providing:
• accessible accounts of the latest research and comprehensive summaries of landmark theories
• outstanding support for students of sociology at AS, A level, Access and undergraduate level
• an excellent foundation for those pursuing courses in nursing and teacher training

The fifth edition offers substantial new coverage of education, crime and deviance, politics, world sociology, postmodernism, New Labour, ethnic conflict, disability and poverty, and the future of marriage and family. It also contains two entirely new chapters on:
• the mass media
• culture and identity

Sociology: Themes and Perspectives is essential reading for all students looking for the definitive introductory textbook for sociology.

Mike Haralambos, based in Ormskirk, Lancashire, is a prolific author of sociology textbooks. He is also Managing Director of his own Educational publishing house, Causeway Press.

Martin Holborn who lives in Preston, Lancashire, is a lecturer of sociology at Preston College. He also teaches access students and undergraduates.

Both authors are active members of the Association for the Teaching of Social Sciences (ATSS).