Angus Bancroft, Ralph Fevre

Dead White Men and Other Important People

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This is a textbook with a twist. Written as a novel, from the perspective of Mila, a student new to Sociology, it is a brilliantly engaging introduction to the discipline and to the fundamental questions that have exercised the minds of the most important sociological thinkers. It offers refreshingly clear explanations of the most important aspects of Sociology and exposes students to social theory and how it relates to our everyday experiences. Students are encouraged to engage critically and personally with sociological ideas, and in the process learn how to interpret, use and reshape them.

This revised second edition offers an ideal alternative to traditional texts for introductory Sociology modules. It is also highly valuable for modules on Sociological and Social Theory.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Macmillan Education
• 2. Aufl.
• Seitenzahl: 256
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. März 2016
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 141mm x 12mm
• Gewicht: 321g
• ISBN-13: 9781137467850
• ISBN-10: 1137467851
• Artikelnr.: 44031174

Autorenporträt

Angus Bancroft is Senior Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Edinburgh, UK.

Ralph Fevre is Professor of Social Research at Cardiff University, UK.

Between them, Bancroft and Fevre have almost 40 years of experience teaching sociological theory in the U.K. and U.S. They have published widely in both books and journals.

Inhaltsangabe

0. In the Beginning.- 1. In at the Deep End.- 2. In the Café.- 3. In the Picture.- 4. In Our Genes?.- 5. In Cahoots.- 6. In Doni's Club.- 7. In the Night.- 8. In the Morning.- 9. In Control.- 10. In Doubt.- 11. In Sickness and in Health.- 12. In Two Acts.- 13. In Essence.- 14. In and Against.- 15. In Between.- 16. In Pieces.- 17. In and Out.- Frequently Asked Questions.- Glossary

Rezensionen

Engagingly-written, Dead White Men is a highly original introduction to foundational theories and ideas in Sociology. That it does this by instilling a sense of wonder and imagination about the social world is part of its special appeal. Essential reading for all committed Sociology undergraduates.' -Sarah Moore, University of Bath, UK.

'This book offers a rich and inspiring insight into sociology's key theories and thinkers, delicately told through the story of Mila - the perfect introduction for students new to sociology.' -Trudie Knijn, Utrecht University, The Netherlands.