Sociology

This text explores the lived experience of being a consumer, demonstrating how social inequalities based on class, gender, sexuality, race, and age shape consumer practices and identities.

Combining seminal scholarly works, contextual narrative and in-text didactic materials, it presents a rich, layered and comprehensive introduction to the discipline.

Covering the development of sociology from its origins to the present-day as well as identifying the strengths and limitations of all sociology's main research methods, this book provides an introduction for students in sociology. It explains the jargon in all sociology's main theories and methods

This book explores important concepts in sociology: power, trust and globalisation. It explores domains such as politics and government, health and community care as well as global financial issues.

Drawing on studies of social class, crime and deviance, work in bureaucracies, and changes in religious and political organizations, this Very Short Introduction explores the tension between the individual's role in society and society's role in shaping the individual, and demonstrates the value of sociology as a perspective for understanding the modern world.

All the entries are elaborated with clear descriptions and in-depth analysis. Real-life examples are given wherever possible. Coverage is extensive, and includes terms from the related fields of psychology, economics, anthropology, philosophy and political science.

Presents a comprehensive overview of the major topics and emerging trends in the discipline of sociology.

A comprehensive reference to the key concepts in medical sociology. Covers standard topics in the field as well as new and engaging issues such as bioterrorism, bioethics, and infectious disease.