| Description |
xiv, 390 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Contents |
1. The search for society / Ray Jureidini, Sue Kenny and Marilyn Poole -- 2. The search for order: Emile Durkheim / Ray Jureidini -- 3. The search for change: Karl Marx / Ruchira Ganguly-Scrase -- 4. The search for meaning: Max Weber / Ray Jureidini -- 5. The search for freedom: the Frankfurt School / Paul Adams -- 6. The search for liberation: feminism / Marilyn Poole -- 7. Understanding change: modernity and postmodernity / Bryan S. Turner -- 8. Methods of social research / Peter Spratt -- 9. Socialisation / Marilyn Poole -- 10. Family and household / Ric Bell and Grazyna Zajdow -- 11. Work and the division of labour / Ray Jureidini -- 12. Deviance and social control / Sharyn L. Roach-Anleu -- 13. Sex and social life / Anthony McMahon -- 14. Popular culture / Ric Bell and Sue Kenny -- 15. Sport / Peter Mewett -- 16. Health and illness / Lyn Turney and John Singleton -- 17. Social movements / Sue Kenny -- 18. The State / Karen Lane |
| Summary |
This textbook provides a thorough overview of the discipline of Sociology. It introduces the classical figures in sociological thought, and shows how their work can help explain issues in contemporary Australian society. It then examines key aspects of society including the family, health and popular culture, and analyses them in detail. Through real examples, the authors show how to develop a critical approach to social issues. Sociology is an ideal text for Sociology students and introduction for readers in Health, Social Work, Education, Gender Studies and other fields who are seeking a good understanding of sociological thought |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Sociology -- Australia.
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Sociology.
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| SUBJECT |
Australia -- Social conditions http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh2008114311 -- 1990-2001
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| Author |
Jureidini, Ray.
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Kenny, Susan, 1946-
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Poole, Marilyn.
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Deakin University.
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| LC no. |
97187014 |
| ISBN |
1864482753 |
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