ISBN:
0745649866
Language:
English
Pages:
Online Ressource (364 KB, 229 S.)
Edition:
1. Aufl.
Parallel Title:
Print version Essential Concepts in Sociology
DDC:
303.482
Keywords:
Electronic books
Abstract:
Social life is in a constant process of change, and sociology cannot afford to stand still. Sociology today is theoretically diverse, covers a huge range of subjects and draws 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 is constantly evolving and changing. 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 into historical and theoretical context, explores its main meanings in use, introduces some 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 citizenship, the environment and intersectionality. It will be essential reading for all those new to sociology, as well as those seeking a reliable route map for a rapidly changing world.
Description / Table of Contents:
Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Introduction; Theme 1 Thinking Sociologically; Discourse; Globalization; Modernity; Postmodernity; Rationalization; Society; Structure/Agency; Theme 2 Doing Sociology; Ideal Type; Qualitative/Quantitative Methods; Realism; Reflexivity; Science; Social Constructionism; Theme 3 Environment and Urbanism; Alienation; Environment; Industrialization; Migration; Risk; Sustainable Development; Urbanism; Theme 4 Structures of Society; Bureaucracy; Capitalism; Consumerism; Division of Labour; Education; Organization; Religion
Description / Table of Contents:
Theme 5 Unequal Life ChancesClass; Gender; Intersectionality; Patriarchy; Poverty; 'Race' and Ethnicity; Social Mobility; Status; Theme 6 Relationships and the Life Course; Community; Family; Life Course; Network; Sexuality; Socialization; Theme 7 Interaction and Communication; Culture; Identity; Ideology; Interaction; Mass Media; Public Sphere; Theme 8 Health, Illness and the Body; Biomedicine; Medicalization; Sick Role; Social Model of Disability; Social Self; Stigma; Theme 9 Crime and Social Control; Anomie; Deviance; Labelling; Moral Panic; Restorative Justice; Social Control
Description / Table of Contents:
Theme 10 Political SociologyAuthority; Citizenship; Civil Society; Conflict; Democracy; Nation State; Power; Social Movement; Index
Note:
Description based upon print version of record
