{"product_id":"the-students-companion-to-sociology-9780631199489","title":"The Students Companion to Sociology","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis superlative \u003ci\u003e Companion\u003c\/i\u003e provides a comprehensive and up-to-date guide to the discipline of Sociology.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Sociology: Engaging with the Social World:\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e1. Discovering Sociology Personal Accounts: John Rex (University of Warwick).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Discovering Sociology Personal Accounts: Frances Heidensohn (Goldsmith's College, University of London).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Discovering Sociology Personal Accounts: William P. Kuvlesky (Texas A \u0026amp; M University).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Sociological Imagination:\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. From Personal Troubles to Public Issues: Glenn Goodwin (Pitzer College).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. From Public Issues to Private Troubles: Martin Shaw (University of Sussex).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Public Impact of Sociology:\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. The Black Report and the Politics of Health in Britain: Nicolette Hart (University of California, Los Angeles).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. The Public Impact of Sociology: Public Broadcasting and the Public Interest: Jerry Starr (West Virginia University).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Sociology and its Traditions: The Distinctive Character of Sociology:\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. Founders and Classics: Jonathan Turner (University of California, Riverside).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9. Everything From Crabs to Islam: On the Relation Between Sociologists and Their Intellectual Neighbours: David Lee (University of Essex).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10. Sociology as both Humanist and Scientific: Chet Ballard (Valdosta State University).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eValues and Diversity in Sociology:\u003c\/i\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11. Conservatism and Sociology: The Problem of Social Order: Graham Kinloch (Florida State University).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12. Social Reform, Revolution and Sociology: Chris Middleton (University of Sheffield).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13. The Feminist Challenge: Anne Witz (University of Strathclyde).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14. Mr. Faust Meets Mr. Bateman: Mapping Postmodernity: Steve Papson (St. Lawrence University).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15. Putting Sociology in its Place: Joti Sekhon (Greensboro College).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFocal Themes of Sociology:\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16. Social Divisions: Harriet Bradley (University of Bristol).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17. Power: Concepts and Research: Jon Gubbay (University of East Anglia).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18. Social Identity and the Life-Course: Paul Bellaby (University of East Anglia).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Language of Sociology:\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19. A Brief Guide to 'Difficult' Sociological Jargon and Some Resolutions: David Jary.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Contemporary Sociological Engagement: Social Issues:\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e20. Higher Education and Employment in A Post-Industrial Society: Phil Brown and Richard Scase (University of Kent).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e21. Inequality and Affirmative Action: Sociological Perspectives: Charles Jaret (Georgia State University).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e22. Up Against Nature: Sociological Thoughts on Sexuality: Stevi Jackson and Momin Rahman (University of Strathclyde).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e23. Wither Welfare?: Alan Walker (University of Sheffield).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e24. Mcdonaldization and Globalisation: George Ritzer (University of Maryland).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e25. Green Futures?: Ted Benton (University of Essex).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSociology to Fire the Imagination:\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e26. Leaving Home: Liz Kenyon (University of Newcastle).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e27. Fashion: Steve Miles (University of Glasgow).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e28. The Managed Heart: Lori Holyfield (University of Arkansas).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e29. Crime and the American Dream: Randy Blazak (Portland State University).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e30. Civil War: Michael Drake (University of East Anglia).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e31. From Reproduction to Production: Dongsook Gills (University of Sunderland).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Doing Sociology: Study and Research: Active Reading:\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e32. How to Read Sociological Texts: Mary Patrice Erdmans (University of North Carolina).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e33. Deciphering Research Reports: Derek Layder (University of Leicester).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e34. Demystifying Theory: How the Theories of Georg Simmel (and Others) Help us to Make Sense of Modern Life: Leonard Beeghley (University of Florida, Gainesville).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDoing Sociological Research:\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e35. How to Formulate a Student Research Project: Frank Lyons and Chas Wilson (University of Portsmouth).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e36. Society as Text: Documents, Artefacts and Social Practices: Simon Cottle (Bath College of Higher Education).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e37. The Researcher's Craft: Observing, Listening and Note-taking: Robert Burgess (University of Warwick).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e38. Team Research: David Philips (University of North London).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e39. Research Ethics: Roger Homan (University of Brighton).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eComputers in Sociology:\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e40. Using Computers: Millsom Henry (University of Stirling).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: Directory and Resources:\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e41. Biographical Dictionary: David Fisher (Nottingham Trent University).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e42. Sources of Data and Information: Martin Scarrott (University of North London).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e43. Major Journals in Sociology: Simon Speight (University of Glamorgan).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e44. Conferences and Societies: Steve Morgan (University of the West of England).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VI: What Next?: Advice on Employment and Further Study:\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e45. Marketing your Sociological Training: Sheila Miles (University of Sheffield and London University).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e46. Opportunities for Professional and Vocational Training: Sheila Cross (University College of Ripon and York St. John).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e47. 'Sociologist - will Travel': Janice Eglin (University of East London).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e48. Postgraduate Studies in Sociology: North America: David Johnson.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e49. Postgraduate Studies in Sociology: UK: Chris Middleton (University of Sheffield).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e50. A Note on Postgraduate Studies in Australasia.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFrom Sociological Study to Employment:\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e51. Viewpoints From Three Sociology Graduates: Jo Osborne, Meeta Patel and Jacquie Hammond.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e52. A Sociology Graduate in Employment: Kay Freeland (Abraham Baldwin College).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e53. Being a Sociologist Employed in Public Agencies: A Personal View: Tricia Lain White (Department of Employment).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePostscript: Potentials and Predicaments: The Editors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51037250945367,"sku":"9780631199489","price":38.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780631199489.jpg?v=1750934991","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-students-companion-to-sociology-9780631199489","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}