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Social life is in a constant process of change, and sociology can
never stand still. As a result, sociology today is a theoretically
diverse enterprise, covering a huge range of subjects and drawing
on a broad array of research methods. Central to this endeavour is
the use of core concepts and ideas which allow sociologists to make
sense of societies, though our understanding of these concepts
necessarily evolves and changes. This clear and jargon-free book
introduces a careful selection of essential concepts that have
helped to shape sociology and others that continue to do so. Going
beyond brief, dictionary-style definitions, Anthony Giddens and
Philip W. Sutton provide an extended discussion of each concept
which sets it in historical and theoretical context, explores its
main meanings in use, introduces relevant criticisms, and points
readers to its ongoing development in contemporary research and
theorizing. Organized in ten thematic sections, the book offers a
portrait of sociology through its essential concepts, ranging from
capitalism, identity and deviance to globalization, the environment
and intersectionality. It will be essential reading for all those
new to sociology as well as anyone seeking a reliable route map for
a rapidly changing world.
This title was first published in 2000: The author examines those
current theories which purport to explain the emergence and
character of 'new' social movements in the 'advanced' industrial
societies since the 1960s. In particular, it sets out to test the
efficacy of these explanations in relation to the history of the
environmental movement in Britain. The book breaks new ground in
bringing together both short-term and the more historically
orientated long-term explanations into a single volume, thus
providing an invaluable resource for students of social movements.
Its critical exposition of major theories also points to the need
for a more developmental approach which seeks to connect old and
new movement forms, thus allowing for a more balanced evaluation of
the potential of the environmental movement to bring about
significant social change.
This title was first published in 2000: The author examines those
current theories which purport to explain the emergence and
character of 'new' social movements in the 'advanced' industrial
societies since the 1960s. In particular, it sets out to test the
efficacy of these explanations in relation to the history of the
environmental movement in Britain. The book breaks new ground in
bringing together both short-term and the more historically
orientated long-term explanations into a single volume, thus
providing an invaluable resource for students of social movements.
Its critical exposition of major theories also points to the need
for a more developmental approach which seeks to connect old and
new movement forms, thus allowing for a more balanced evaluation of
the potential of the environmental movement to bring about
significant social change.
The third edition of this best-selling introductory reader in
sociology has been thoroughly restructured, and fully revised and
updated to offer a stimulating and wide-ranging set of readings for
students approaching sociology for the first time. A strong
emphasis has been placed on creating a productive mixture of
classic and contemporary readings which is highly readable and
lively, yet remains challenging. Whilst particularly useful as a
companion to the seventh edition of Giddens and Sutton's Sociology,
the reader is designed for use independently or alongside other
textbooks.The reader maintains the distinctive approach which
Sociology pioneered: strongly comparative and historically
informed, it stresses the influence of globalizing trends in social
life. The carefully selected readings range from studies of
face-to-face interaction through to the analysis of large-scale
global systems, and cover sociological theories of society as well
as research methods. Amongst the new selections in this volume are
readings on the Internet and virtual communities, the impact of
ecological thinking and climate change on social science,
offshoring and the future of work, global cities, patriarchy and
shifting gender relations, intersecting social inequalities, the
idea and practice of restorative justice, new forms of cybercrime,
war, terrorism and the prospects for a global cosmopolitan
democracy. The readings are arranged in ten thematic sections and
each section is preceded by a summary in order to facilitate
students' comprehension and critical reflection.The result is an
exciting new text that encompasses the major themes and debates in
both classical and contemporary sociology. Sociology: Introductory
Readings will be an essential resource for anyone who wishes to
engage with the scope of sociological thought today.Further
resources, such as assignment guides and a sociology blog, can be
found at www.politybooks.com/giddens.
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