{"product_id":"the-key-to-almost-everything-sociology-for-all-of-us-9781538124574","title":"The Key to (Almost) Everything: Sociology for All","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Key to (Almost) Everything is an engaging, contemporary and concise approach to sociology written for adults, students and just about anybody who could profit from knowing about the discipline of sociology. It is expertly written by an author drawing on 40 years of teaching on the fundamental social structures and processes characteristic of human societies. Each of the book’s chapters is modeled on the courses found in the sociology curriculum. These chapters are not course or lecture notes, rather they are engaging lessons on topics such as political sociology, urban sociology, religion in sociology, crime and guns, poverty, the American family, public opinion, wealth and power.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book’s originality lies in its manner of presentation and witty, engaging style that manages to be entertaining while at the same time providing a remarkably coherent overview of the field of sociology based on Wright's 40 years of teaching, research, and reading on the fundamental structures and processes that prevail in human societies. -- Douglas S. Massey, Princeton University\u003cbr\u003eJames Wright is one of the most brilliant people I’ve ever met, and if decision-makers listened to what he has to say, we would undoubtedly live in a better world. Accordingly, everyone should read The Key to (Almost) Everything. -- Richard Whatmore, University of St. Andrews\u003cbr\u003eThe overall idea—to provide a comprehensive yet accessible and entertaining introduction to sociology for adults—is brilliant. The writing style of the authors matches this goal; it is precise and substantively informative, yet easy to follow and draws in the reader. -- Barbara Prainsack, University of Vienna\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface  1. Introduction to Sociology   2. Theory and Perspectives  3. Research Methods and Statistics  4. Sociology of Contemporary American Society  5. Political Sociology  6. Public Opinion and Attitude Change  7. Wealth, Power and Inequality  8. The Working Class  9. American Social Problems: Crime, Poverty and Population  10. Sociology of the American Family  11. Sociology of Religion  12. Sociology of Alcohol and Drugs  13. Guns, Crime and Violence  14. Poverty, Homelessness and the Cities  15. Urban Sociology  16. Social Inequalities and Health  17. Social Policy and Evaluation Research  18. My Life as a Sociologist","brand":"Rowman \u0026 Littlefield","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51041143882071,"sku":"9781538124574","price":68.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781538124574.jpg?v=1750949110","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-key-to-almost-everything-sociology-for-all-of-us-9781538124574","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}