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Sociology: Themes and Perspectives 5th Ed (Paperback)

by Michael Haralambos (Author), R.M. Heald (Author), Martin Holborn (Author, Editor)

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Paperback: 1120 pages
Publisher: Collins Educational; 5Rev Ed edition (20 Mar 2000)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0003275078
ISBN-13: 978-0003275070

Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (30 customer reviews)

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Sociology: Themes and Perspectives has been the bestselling textbook for sociology students for more than 20 years and has sold more than a million copies worldwide. As well as a brand new chapter on Health, Medicine and the Body, the sixth edition has been comprehensively updated to reflect key directions in the subject in the 21st century. Contents Introduction: Sociological Perspectives 1. Social Stratification 2. Sex and Gender 3. Race, Ethnicity and Nationality 4. Poverty and Social Exclusion 5. Health, Medicine and the Body 6. Crime and Deviance 7. Religion 8. Families and Households 9. Power, Politics and the State 10. Work, Unemployment and Leisure 11. Education 12. Culture and Identity 13. Communication and the Media 14. Methodology 15. Sociological Theory Bibliography Index --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Leviathan rumbles on., 23 Jan 2005

By	I. P. Gearing "slightly_fazed" (Bristol UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Valuable book at A/AS and even undergraduate level, 20 April 2004

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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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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best AS/A2 revision guides/course companions., 17 May 2002

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This review is from: Sociology Themes and Perspectives: AS and A-level Student Handbook (Paperback)

This should meet some of the needs of students on AS and A lebvel courses - at last! Two established, talented authors have taken one of the biggest and best textbooks and summarised the "good bits". Notes are clear but do not stint on detail, when dealing with central or particularly useful studies. Even the short answer questions are relevant and challenging, whilst offering useful self-review (not always the case with revision books). As the Blue Bible has grown ever larger and more cumbersome, this really does make the breadth of Sociology accessible for the A level student again. As a Sociology teacher in FE I would recommend this to any A level Sociology students needing help with revision, and anyone wanting support with the day-to-day of an AS course.

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