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Perspectives in Sociology

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Perspectives in Sociology offers a clear and reassuring introduction to the complexities of sociological theory. This sixth edition features a completely rewritten general introduction and conclusion, new introductions to each part that clarify their connections, updated formative questions at the end of each chapter, and a comprehensive glossary of key terms. It retains its emphasis on the founding figures of sociology while providing new tools to help students from related disciplines access relevant sociological material quickly.
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Ideal for undergraduate students of sociology and those in related disciplines seeking a foundational understanding of sociological theory.

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From its first edition in 1979, Perspectives in Sociology has provided generations of undergraduates with a clear, reassuring introduction to the complications of sociological theory. This revised and updated edition features:

  • a completely rewritten general introduction and conclusion;
  • all-new introductions to each part, clarifying how each one builds on what came before;
  • an updated set of formative questions at the end of each chapter;
  • a comprehensive glossary of key terms.

While retaining its emphasis and wealth of information on the founding figures of sociology, this sixth edition includes new tools that will allow students from related disciplines to access relevant sociological material quickly.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781138793538

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 23 September 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Edition: 6th edition

Audience: Primary and secondary education, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 174.0mm

Height: 246.0mm

Weight: 930g

Pages: 410

About the Author

E.C. Cuff was formerly Head of the Department of Educational Studies at the Didsbury School of Education, Manchester Polytechnic.

A.J. Dennis is Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Sheffield.

D.W. Francis is Senior Lecturer in Sociology at Manchester Metropolitan University.

W.W. Sharrock is Professor of Sociology at the University of Manchester.

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