Sociology 

A mid-size, single-author introduction to sociology aimed at one- and two-semester courses at the university and university-college levels.

Publisher Comments
Starting Points is a text that is truly a reflection of its title in that it provides a solid starting point for introductory university-level students delving into the world of sociology for the first time. The text builds on concepts and theories introduced at the beginning of each chapter, moving from historical figures and founding principles to the most current research, literature, and key sociologists in the discipline today. By examining the social trends and phenomena that occur in Canada and around the world, the text provides a comprehensive examination of why studying sociology is important and its application to daily life. Professors will appreciate the differentiation and explanations made between the major sociological perspectives and theories, including functionalist, critical, post-modernist, and feminist theories. Effective and applicable examples used throughout help tie the subject matter into everyday situations students can relate to.

 

Table of Contents
1. Introducing Sociology
2. Material Settings

3. Social Structures

4. Culture

5. Gender Relations

6. Sexuality

7. Racial and Ethnic Groups

8. Age Groups

9. Classes and Workplaces

10. Regions, Nations and Empires

11. Families and Socialization

12. Schools and Formal Education

13. Churches and Religion

14. Media and Mass Communication

15. Politics and Ideologies

16. Social Movements and Voluntary Organizations

 

Genre/Form: Textbooks
Manuels d'enseignement supérieur
Document Type: Book
All Authors / Contributors: Lorne Tepperman

ISBN: 9780195429985 0195429982
OCLC Number: 693657641
Description: xxiv, 527 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 29 cm
Contents: Introducing sociology --
Material settings --
Social structures --
Culture --
Gender relations --
Sexuality --
Racial and ethnic groups --
Age groups --
Classes and workplaces --
Regions, nations, and empires --
Families and socialization --
Schools and formal education --
Churches and religion --
Media and mass communication --
Politics and ideologies --
Social movements and voluntary associations.
Responsibility: Lorne Tepperman.