Sociology For Dummies

Understand human and social interactions in an ever–changing world
Sociology is the study of human and societal interaction. Whether you′re currently enrolled in a course or want to learn how to apply sociological concepts to your personal or professional life, Sociology For Dummies helps you understand how to scientifically analyze social organization and cultural structure.
Discover the who, what, and where of sociology — wrap your head around the basics of sociology to get a handle on what it is, where it came from, and who practices it
Put on your sociology sunglasses — learn how to look at society through the eyes of a sociologist to get a better understanding of culture, social networks, society and your place in it, and more
Get a grip on the social status quo — find out how everything from race to sex and gender plays a role in social equality and inequality
Organize (and disorganize) social organizations — discover what sociology tells us about how corporations, nonprofits, governments, and social movements work (and sometimes don′t)
Take a look in the mirror — understand how your life′s course is inexplicably tied to your society
Open the book and find:
The history of sociological study
Social movements and political sociology
The value and purpose of think tanks and research institutes
Tips for thinking about the world in an objective way
The lowdown on "Sociology′s Power Trio" — Karl Marx, Emile Durkheim, and Max Weber
Methods for conducting socio–logical research
The roles race, sex, and religion play in sociology
Learn to:
Recognize the basics of how communities work
Analyze the cultural impact that race, gender, religion, and sexual orientation have on society
Use and interpre t sociological research methods
Identify the social construction and impact of crime and deviance

Nota biograficzna:

Jay Gabler, PhD, is a writer, editor, and college professor. Gabler received his PhD from Harvard University and now teaches at Rasmussen College in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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Understand human and social interactions in an ever–changing world
Sociology is the study of human and societal interaction. Whether you′re currently enrolled in a course or want to learn how to apply sociological concepts to your personal or professional life, Sociology For Dummies helps you understand how to scientifically analyze social organization and cultural structure.
Discover the who, what, and where of sociology — wrap your head around the basics of sociology to get a handle on what it is, where it came from, and who practices it
Put on your sociology sunglasses — learn how to look at society through the eyes of a sociologist to get a better understanding of culture, social networks, society and your place in it, and more
Get a grip on the social status quo — find out how everything from race to sex and gender plays a role in social equality and inequality
Organize (and disorganize) social organizations — discover what sociology tells us about how corporations, nonprofits, governments, and social movements work (and sometimes don′t)
Take a look in the mirror — understand how your life′s course is inexplicably tied to your society
Open the book and find:
The history of sociological study
Social movements and political sociology
The value and purpose of think tanks and research institutes
Tips for thinking about the world in an objective way
The lowdown on "Sociology′s Power Trio" — Karl Marx, Emi le Durkheim, and Max Weber
Methods for conducting socio–logical research
The roles race, sex, and religion play in sociology
Learn to:
Recognize the basics of how communities work
Analyze the cultural impact that race, gender, religion, and sexual orientation have on society
Use and interpret sociological research methods
Identify the social construction and impact of crime and deviance