Sociology Themes and Perspectives: Selling over a million copies world-wide over 30 years, this eighth edition has been fully updated to give all the detail and depth needed. (Haralambos and Holborn)

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It is hard to think of any significant area of social life that has never been the subject of a sociological study. As someone who regrets not taking Sociology at sixth form, and instead spent his gap year doing it, I thoroughly recommend it. Stephen Moore is a well-known textbook author and has contributed to previous editions of Sociology Themes and Perspectives.

Now in full colour and with photos this edition will bring sociology alive, enabling you to access and achieve success in the subject”. It was an easy read, explained the concepts in very simple terms and illustrated debate with clarity, whilst remaining a readable reference book . Increasingly influential concepts and approaches such as postmodernism, the sociology of modernity and globalization are integrated into existing chapters as well. Michael Haralambos wrote the first two editions of Sociology Themes and Perspectives and contributed to later editions.Because the subjects it examines are so numerous and so varied, sociology cannot be defined simply in terms of the subjects it studies.

I studied this when did my applied social science degree, and found it highly relevant to my career.Stay relevant with the most up-to-date developments, empirical studies and theories while consolidating your learning with quick-reference conclusions and summaries at the end of each chapter. Mike Haralambos wrote the first edition of Sociology Themes and Perspectives while a lecturer at Preston College in the late 1970s.

New topics covered in this sociology book include globalisation, the Arab Spring, the possible decline of US power, UK Coalition policies, environmental sociology, new media, the financial crash and recession, network society, crime and deviance sociology, victimology – and many more! This book is a must have if you missed A level sociology and have modules covering sociology in your undergraduate study. Consolidate your learning with the quick-reference conclusions and summaries at the end of each chapter. He is an experienced A-level teacher and examiner, and is an Associate Lecturer in Social Sciences at The Open University. Martin Holborn has authored the last three editions of Sociology Themes and Perspectives as well as co-authoring the recent Student Handbook.Wear and Tear to cover **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. This item: Sociology Themes and Perspectives: Selling over a million copies world-wide over 30 years, this eighth edition has been fully updated to give all the detail and depth needed. While both get minor sections again in the final chapter, these are very interesting, if somewhat neglected, areas and it would be good to have them covered in detail within such an accesible text. This seventh edition has been fully updated to give all the detail and depth needed to get students the best grades and prepare teachers for teaching.

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