Aqa Sociology

This new textbook has been designed to accompany Ken Browne's widely-used Sociology for AS AQA. Ken Browne has teamed up with co-authors Jonathan Blundell, Pamela Law and Margaret Whalley who have a wealth of classroom experience and all share a passion for teaching sociology. In this book they combine sociological rigour and accessibility for final-year A-level students.This exciting, full-colour textbook includes:chapters on each topic covered in the A2 specification;special sections on research methods in the chapter on crime and deviance, and stratification and differentiation;up-to-date discussions of a wide range of recent sociological data and debates;lots of colour photographs and diagrams to bring ideas to life and fire students' imaginations;a dedicated website, including resources for teachers and additional material designed to help students revise or research themes in the book.Key sociological terms are systematically highlighted throughout the text and are included in a comprehensive glossary, with thoughtful questions and activities at important points within the chapters to develop and test students' understanding further. Exam style questions are also found in every chapter.Pitched at exactly the right level for the new AQA A2 sociology specification, the book provides all the tools necessary to help students achieve top grades and encourage them to take their study of sociology further, whatever their needs, interests and abilities.

Exam Board: AQA Level & Subject: AS Sociology First teaching: September 2015 First exams: June 2016 AQA approved

Exam Board: AQA Level: AS/A-level Subject: Sociology First Teaching: September 2015 First Exam: June 2016 Build students' understanding with this concept-driven approach to the 2015 AQA A-level Sociology specification, written by a team of leading subject authors and approved by AQA. - Develop the knowledge required to master Year 1 topics with clear and accessible content coverage - Build confidence in the evaluative skills needed to assess sociological theories and research - Strengthen learning and revision with a wealth of practice and extension questions and activities

An AQA-approved resource. Sociology for AQA Volume 1 is the new edition of Ken Brownes invaluable and widely used textbook, designed for AQAs new Sociology AS level and Year 1 A level (for first teaching from September 2015). The book combines sociological rigour and accessibility, matching the AQA specifications and using these as a springboard to develop readers sociological skills and understanding. The fifth edition includes: up-to-date discussions of a wide range of recent sociological data and debates practice questions on every specification topic a special chapter on the compulsory Education with Methods in Context requirement of the specifications full-colour photographs, diagrams and cartoons, to bring ideas to life and fire students' imaginations a dedicated website at www.politybooks.com/browne, with resources for teachers and additional material designed to help students revise or research themes in the book. Key sociological terms are systematically highlighted throughout the text and are included in a comprehensive glossary, with questions and activities incorporated throughout to develop and test students' understanding further. Pitched at the right level for the new AQA Sociology specifications, the book provides the tools necessary to help students, whatever their needs, interests and abilities. Together with the accompanying Sociology for AQA Volume 2, this is an invaluable resource for teaching and studying sociology.

Sociology teachers exercise immense teaching and pedagogical skills to 'entertain' and motivate the generation of post-16 sociology students. This title seeks to develop a teaching and learning package to support teachers.

Exam Board: AQA Level: GCSE Subject: Sociology First Teaching: September 2017 First Exam: June 2019 Progressively develop students' subject knowledge, conceptual understanding and critical thinking skills with a wealth of targeted activities, guidance and assessment preparation tailored to the 2017 AQA GCSE Sociology specification. - Aid understanding of the main points and core concepts with key content summaries and accessible diagrams - Improve research skills with topical examples and methods in context sections for every topic - Extend learning and enhance responses with extension questions, stimulus material and suggestions for further reading - Prepare students for assessment with skills-building activities and practice questions developed for the new specification

Fully revised and updated, AQA GCSE (9-1) Sociology will guide your students, topic-by-topic, through the 2017 specification, with features specially designed to be accessible to all students so they can: - ensure they have understood each topic and grasped key points with Content Summaries and Check your understanding questions - consolidate their knowledge with activities and extension opportunities to take them beyond the text - define and use key terms in the specification with confidence - use Research in Action sections to understand the work of key sociologists - prepare for assessments with Practice Questions based on the 2017 specification, together with answer guidance and commentary AQA GCSE (9-1) Sociology has been reviewed by Sociology academics to ensure all content is accurate, sensitive, contextualised and evidence-based.