ISBN:
0415312582
,
0415312590
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (xvii, 425 p)
,
26 cm
Edition:
3rd ed
Edition:
Online-Ausg. 2009 Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Parallel Title:
Print version An Introduction to Sociology : Feminist Perspectives
DDC:
301/.01
Keywords:
Feminist theory
;
Sociology Methodology
;
Sociology Philosophy
Abstract:
This third edition of this best-selling book confirms the ongoing centrality of feminist perspectives and research to the sociological enterprise, and introduces students to the wide range of feminist contributions in key areas of sociological concern. Completely revised, this edition includes:new chapters on sexuality and the mediaadditional material on race and ethnicity, disability and the bodymany new international and comparative examplesthe influence of theories of globalization and post-colonial studies.In addition, the theoretical elements have also been fully rethought in light of re
Description / Table of Contents:
Book Cover; Half-Title; Title; Copyright; Contents; Tables; Preface; Acknowledgements; CHAPTER ONE Introduction: feminism and the sociologicalimagination; CHAPTER TWO Feminist sociological theory; CHAPTER THREE Stratification and inequality; CHAPTER FOUR Education; CHAPTER FIVE The life course; CHAPTER SIX The family and the household; CHAPTER SEVEN Health, illness and caring; CHAPTER EIGHT Sexuality; CHAPTER NINE Work and organisation; CHAPTER TEN Crime, violence and criminal justice; CHAPTER ELEVEN Politics; CHAPTER TWELVE Mass media and popular culture; CHAPTER THIRTEEN Feminist knowledge
Description / Table of Contents:
ReferencesAdditional web-based resources; Author index; Subject index
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 386-410) and index
,
Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
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