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The Blackwell Companion to Sociology
Author | : Judith R Blau |
Publsiher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 640 |
Release | : 2008-04-15 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 9780470692738 |
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The Blackwell Companion to Sociology is a milestone collection of new essays by renowned sociologists, covering both the traditions and strengths of the field as well as newer developments and directions. Authors from the US, the UK, Europe and elsewhere have contributed to this all-in-one reference work, highlighting the relevance of interdisciplinary and international perspectives, while at the same time representing the scope and quality of sociology in its current form.
The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Sociology
Author | : George Ritzer |
Publsiher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 695 |
Release | : 2016-09-26 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 9781119250630 |
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Featuring a collection of original chapters by leading and emerging scholars, The Wiley-Blackwell Companion to Sociology presents a comprehensive and balanced overview of the major topics and emerging trends in the discipline of sociology today. Features original chapters contributed by an international cast of leading and emerging sociology scholars Represents the most innovative and 'state-of-the-art' thinking about the discipline Includes a general introduction and section introductions with chapters summaries by the editor
The Blackwell Companion to the Sociology of Culture
Author | : Mark D. Jacobs,Nancy Weiss Hanrahan |
Publsiher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 520 |
Release | : 2008-04-15 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 9781405137287 |
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This collection of original, state-of-the-art essays by prominent international scholars covers the most important issues comprising the sociology of culture. Provides an invaluable reference resource to all interested in the cultural structures and processes that animate contemporary life Contains 27 essays on the most important issues comprising the sociology of culture, including art, science, religions, race, class, gender, collective memory, institutions, and citizenship Reflects and analyzes the “cultural turn” that has transformed scholarship in the social sciences and humanities.
The Blackwell Companion to Sociology of Religion
Author | : Richard K. Fenn |
Publsiher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 509 |
Release | : 2008-06-09 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 9780470701195 |
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The Blackwell Companion to Sociology of Religion is presented in three comprehensive parts. Written by a range of outstanding academics, the volume explores the current status of the sociology of religion, and how it might look in future. Explores the current status of the sociology of religion, and how it might look at the beginning of the next millennium. Traces the boundaries between sociology and other closely related disciplines, such as theology and social anthropology. Edited by one of the best known and most widely respected sociologists of religion Accessibly presented in three comprehensive parts.
The Wiley Blackwell Companion to the Sociology of Families
Author | : Judith Treas,Jacqueline Scott,Martin Richards |
Publsiher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 610 |
Release | : 2017-08-14 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 9781119406037 |
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Written by an international team of experts, this comprehensive volume investigates modern-day family relationships, partnering, and parenting set against a backdrop of rapid social, economic, cultural, and technological change. Covers a broad range of topics, including social inequality, parenting practices, children’s work, changing patterns of citizenship, multi-cultural families, and changes in welfare state protection for families Includes many European, North American and Asian examples written by a team of experts from across five continents Features coverage of previously neglected groups, including immigrant and transnational families as well as families of gays and lesbians Demonstrates how studying social change in families is fundamental for understanding the transformations in individual and social life across the globe Extensively reworked from the original Companion published over a decade ago: three-quarters of the material is completely new, and the remainder has been comprehensively updated
The New Blackwell Companion to the Sociology of Religion
Author | : Bryan S. Turner |
Publsiher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 726 |
Release | : 2016-10-03 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 9781119250661 |
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Reflecting the very latest developments in the field, the New Companion provides a comprehensive introduction to the sociology of religion with a clear emphasis on comparative and historical approaches. Covers major debates in secularization theory, rational choice theory, feminism and the body Takes a multidisciplinary approach, covering history, sociology, anthropology, and religious studies International in its scope, covering American exceptionalism, Native American spirituality, and China, Europe, and Southeast Asia Offers discussions on the latest developments, including "megachurches", spirituality, post-secular society and globalization
The Blackwell Companion to Political Sociology
Author | : Kate Nash,Alan Scott |
Publsiher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 496 |
Release | : 2008-04-30 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 9780470695326 |
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The Blackwell Companion to Political Sociology brings together thirty-eight original essays covering the wide inter-disciplinary field of political sociology. Represents the most comprehensive overview available in the field of political sociology Covers traditional questions as well as emerging topics including recent debates on gender, citizenship, and political identity Includes detailed editorial introduction, abstracts, further reading lists, and a consolidated bibliography.
The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Sociology
Author | : George Ritzer,Wendy Wiedenhoft Murphy |
Publsiher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 519 |
Release | : 2019-12-16 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 9781119429319 |
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The new, updated edition of the authoritative and comprehensive survey of modern sociology The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Sociology, Second Edition is an authoritative survey of the major topics, current and emerging trends, and contemporary issues in the study of human social relationships and institutions. A collection of contributions from globally-recognized scholars and experts explore the theoretical and methodological foundations of sociology, new and established debates, and the most current research in the field. Broad in scope, this book covers a multitude of topics ranging from crime, urbanization, sexuality, and education to new questions surrounding big data, authoritarian capitalism, and the rise of nationalism. Since the first edition of the Companion was published, new developments have emerged and new problems have been created such as the omnipresence of social media, political and institutional upheaval, and the global refugee and immigration crises. This revised and updated second edition describes and explains social changes that have occurred in the past several years, both within the field of sociology and society as a whole. Previous material has been updated to reflect current research, while eleven new chapters address topics including feminist theory, debt and social change, and armed conflict and war. This comprehensive volume: Offers an engaging and accessible guide to the field of sociology, revised and updated for the second edition Presents wide-ranging, comprehensive coverage of the discipline Explores issues of contemporary relevance such as digital media and consumption Reflects state-of-the-art scholarship and contemporary debates New chapters for the second edition cover essential topics including feminist theory, armed conflict, big data, authoritarian capitalism, debt and social change, and the rise of nationalism The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Sociology, Second Edition is an invaluable resource for academics and graduate students, researchers, scholars, and educators in the discipline of sociology and allied fields such as anthropology, human geography, political science, and psychology.