The Cambridge Handbook Of Sociology: Core Areas In Sociology And The Development Of The Discipline (The Cambridge Handbook Of Sociology 2 Volume Hardback Set) (Volume 1)

Whether a student, an instructor, a researcher, or just someone interested in understanding the roots of sociology and our social world, The Cambridge Handbook of Sociology, Volume 1 is for you. This first volume of the Handbook focuses on core areas of sociology, such as theory, methods, culture, socialization, social structure, inequality, diversity, social institutions, social problems, deviant behavior, locality, geography, the environment, and social change. It also explains how sociology developed in different parts of the world, providing readers with a perspective on how sociology became the global discipline it is today. Each essay includes a discussion of how the respective subfield contributes to the overall discipline and to society. Written by some of the most respected scholars, teachers, and public sociologists in the world, the essays are highly readable and authoritative.

• | Author: Kathleen Odell Korgen
• | Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• | Publication Date: Aug 11, 2017
• | Number of Pages: 536 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Hardcover
• | ISBN-10: 1107125898
• | ISBN-13: 9781107125896