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Society explained : an introduction to sociology

Summary: "Introduces key concepts in sociology through engaging narrative examples. After an overview of the history of sociology, the book walks readers through subjects that include individualism; culture; socialization and imagination; values, money, and politics; marriage and family; religious diversity; and education and social change."--Publisher's website.

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  • ISBN: 9781442207127 (electronic)
  • ISBN: 1442207116 (pbk. : alk. paper)
  • ISBN: 9781442207110 (pbk. : alk. paper)
  • ISBN: 1442207108 (cloth : alk. paper)
  • ISBN: 9781442207103 (cloth : alk. paper)
  • Physical Description: v, 279 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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  • Publisher: Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, [2014]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 259-273) and index.
Formatted Contents Note: Observing social life -- Individuals and the structure of society -- Culture -- Socialization and imagination -- Values, money, and politics -- Marriage, family, and community -- Religion -- Education and social change.
Subject: Sociology

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  • 1 of 1 copy available at Kirtland Community College.

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Kirtland Community College Library HM 585 .R68 2014 30775305486962 General Collection Available -

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Society Explained : An Introduction to Sociology
Society Explained : An Introduction to Sociology
by Rousseau, Nathan
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Society Explained : An Introduction to Sociology


Society Explained introduces students to key concepts in sociology through engaging narrative examples. After an overview of the history of sociology, the book walks readers through subjects that include individualism; culture; socialization and imagination; values, money, and politics; marriage and family; religious diversity; and education and social change. Nathan Rousseau engages readers with personal examples and those drawn from wider society. Each chapter covers leading thinkers and critical concepts, and chapters build on each other to helps readers acquire a holistic view of society and their role in it. This concise book is an ideal introduction to the sociological imagination.

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