Offering an innovative new approach to sociology that takes the global dimensions of the contemporary world as its overarching framework,’ Global Sociology’ is written in a style that is relevant and fresh for the undergraduate reader whether they have studied sociology before or not. It offers sociological discussion of a range of topical and fascinating substantive areas, structured in a highly attractive and student-friendly way.
This is a truly international text written to engage students actively in thinking about social life and is one of the most innovative introductions to sociology for many years - its thoroughgoing internationalism totally challenging the 'West and the rest' stance of other texts.
‘Global Sociology’ includes:
* numerous boxed case examples
* an on-page glossary
* 'major concept' and 'key historical event' boxes
* lots of illustrations
* end of chapter suggestions for further reading, seminar activities and essay questions.
Table of contents:
List of Maps and Illustrations
List of Boxes
List of Tables
List of Abbreviations and Acronyms
PART 1: INTERPRETATIONS
Introducing Global Sociology
Thinking Globally
Modernity and The Evolution of World Society
The Changing World of Work
Nation States and Global Change
PART 2: DIVISIONS
Global Inequalities: Gender, Race and Class
TNCs: Their Economic and Social Roles
Uneven Development: The Victims
Failures of Global Control: Crime, Drugs and Famine
Asia Pacific: From Miracle to Mirage?
PART 3: EXPERIENCES
Population Pressures and Migration
Tourism: Social and Cultural Effects
Consuming Culture
Media and Communication
Urban Life
PART 4: DYNAMICS
Explaining Social Movements
Challenges to a Gendered World
Towards A Sustainable Future: The Green Movement
Identities and Belonging
Globalization: Utopia or Dystopia?
Glossary
References
Index
This is a truly international text written to engage students actively in thinking about social life and is one of the most innovative introductions to sociology for many years - its thoroughgoing internationalism totally challenging the 'West and the rest' stance of other texts.
‘Global Sociology’ includes:
* numerous boxed case examples
* an on-page glossary
* 'major concept' and 'key historical event' boxes
* lots of illustrations
* end of chapter suggestions for further reading, seminar activities and essay questions.
Table of contents:
List of Maps and Illustrations
List of Boxes
List of Tables
List of Abbreviations and Acronyms
PART 1: INTERPRETATIONS
Introducing Global Sociology
Thinking Globally
Modernity and The Evolution of World Society
The Changing World of Work
Nation States and Global Change
PART 2: DIVISIONS
Global Inequalities: Gender, Race and Class
TNCs: Their Economic and Social Roles
Uneven Development: The Victims
Failures of Global Control: Crime, Drugs and Famine
Asia Pacific: From Miracle to Mirage?
PART 3: EXPERIENCES
Population Pressures and Migration
Tourism: Social and Cultural Effects
Consuming Culture
Media and Communication
Urban Life
PART 4: DYNAMICS
Explaining Social Movements
Challenges to a Gendered World
Towards A Sustainable Future: The Green Movement
Identities and Belonging
Globalization: Utopia or Dystopia?
Glossary
References
Index