This comprehensive & bestselling reader examines the most pressing topics in sociology & education while exposing students to examples of sociological research in schools Drawing from classic & contemporary scholarship noted sociologist Alan R Sadovnik with Ryan W Coughlan have chosen readings that examine current issues & reflect diverse theoretical approaches to studying the effects of schooling & society The third edition provides students with nine new readings from some of the best theorists & researchers in education including Sean F Reardon Ann Owens Prudence L Carter & Pedro A Noguera Through full rather than excerpted primary source readings students have the opportunity to read sociological research as it is written & engage in critical analyses of readings in their entirety This edition features a greater focus on issues of equality & accessibility in schooling for minority students & those with learning disabilities while an all-new Part IV offers a selection of articles on the shifting social & political factors which have influenced the development of education policy & reform within the last six years Including comprehensive section introductions questions for reflection & discussion & suggested readings Sociology of Education will stimulate student thinking about the important roles that schools play in contemporary society & their ability to solve fundamental social economic & political problems ...

This third edition of Sociology of Religion introduces students to key principles in the sociological understanding of religion with revisions & updates throughout The book offers an overview of the nature & function of religious institutions & practices asking sociological questions about the changing role of religion in today's post-traditional world After an introduction to the many facets of religion & key theories for its study the book examines central themes such as changes in religious life in the United States; the intersections between religion social class & power & between gender sexuality & religion; globalization & religion; religion in mass media; & more The third edition features new material on the relationship of race & ethnicity to religion the perceived rises of both secularism & fundamentalism & the role of religion in public debates on sexuality Sociology of Religion addresses both the foundations of the field & the profound changes it has undergone placing new examples against their historical background Charts photos down-to-earth examples & a readable style make the book an ideal introduction for students ...

Ideal as a companion for any course at AS & A2 this bite-sized version of the Haralambos & Holborn textbook will help students access understand & revise for their exams Ideal as a companion for AS & A2 for AQA OCR or WJEC this bite-sized version of the textbook will help students access understand & revise for their exams Essential notes
- relevant sections of the main textbook are highlighed & summarised with key points & headings to help students to get the maximum benefit from the textbook Extra interpretation application skills analysis & extension activities to build reinforce & test learning Fully focused on the AQA OCR & WJEC specs with modelled essays Links to free resources (multiple choice questions & mind maps) to test students' grasp of important concepts & help them remember them
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A lively accessible & comprehensive introduction to the diverse ways of thinking about social life Sociology The Basics (second edition) examines The scope history & purpose of sociology Ways of understanding society & 'the social' The state of the world we live in today Suffering & social inequalities Key tools for researching & thinking about society The impact of the digital world & new technologies The values & the role of sociology in making a better world for all The reader is encouraged to think critically about the structures meanings histories & cultures found in the rapidly changing world we live in With tasks to stimulate the sociological mind & suggestions for further reading both within the text & on an accompanying website this book is essential reading for all those studying sociology & those with an interest in how the modern world works ...

Written in comic book form with crayon illustrations this witty heartwarming story about friendship & identity tells of a sock that's separated from his buddy Full color 38 pages Illustrated in colour throughout Smouha C K ...

Laugh your socks off! Stripy sharks & woolly crocs violet dogs with polka dots! What can you see made from socks? Kids (and grown ups!) will love this socktastic celebration of the nation's favourite footwear Look out for sockerels sockodiles & Goldisocks & prepare to see your socks in a whole new light! ...

A boy called George had a magical plan One Christmas Eve frosty & bright As Santa brought presents to him every year He'd take gifts to Santa that night Join George a young & courageous explorer with all the pluck of a little Indiana Jones on a very festive quest
- to find Father Christmas himself! This time George is heading to the North Pole to deliver lots of presents to Santa for a change! But oh no
- Santa & the elves are in trouble & Rudolf has lost the light from his red nose! Can George step up & save Christmassocks for Santa is funny & heartwarming rhyming romp perfect for reading aloud to boys & girls aged 3 who love adventure stories & Christmas Ideal for fans of Father Christmas Needs a Wee & Aliens Love Panta Claus George's first adventure Spaghetti with the Yeti was shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize & the Sheffield Children's Book Award Find more treats & daring feats collect all of George's Amazing Adventures Spaghetti with the Yeti Marshmallows for Martians Doughnuts for a Dragon Pizza for Pirates Socks for Santa Treats for T rex Adam Guillain is a performance storyteller & was the Roald Dahl Museum & Story Centre Writer in Residence Charlotte Guillain is a prolific author of children's fiction non-fiction & picture books & together they have created the hugely successful George's Amazing Adventures series Lee Wildish lives in Lancashire & has been illustrating from a very young age He loves illustrating children's books & thinks there's nothing better than seeing people laughing at a book he's illustrated His titles include The Spooky Spooky House which was the winner of the Red House Children's Book Award 2013 & the New York Times Bestselling How to Babysit a Grandpa

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Control meets chaos as your Special Forces unit finds itself in the middle of a no-win situation in SOCOM Special Forces A revolutionary army has seized a South Asian country bordering one of the world&s most vital waterways; threatening to disrupt the global economy As NATO Operations Commander of an elite squad you have just six days to infiltrate this volatile warzone tackle the revolutionary forces uncover the menacing real motives behind the invasion & get out with your team alive Intuitive precise combat
- with the Play Station Move motion controller you choose how to command & control in the heat of battle Battle your way through the gripping cinematic campaign mode alone or go online to experience intense 32 multiplayer action Play your part in a multinational team of allies where each member has a different combat role
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'I'll stop doing it as soon as I understand what I'm doing' Somewhere between a historical account & work of philosophy Socrates' Defence details the final plea of Plato's beloved mentor Introducing Little Black Classics 80 books for Penguin's 80th birthday Little Black Classics celebrate the huge range & diversity of Penguin Classics with books from around the world & across many centuries They take us from a balloon ride over Victorian London to a garden of blossom in Japan from Tierra del Fuego to 16th-century California & the Russian steppe Here are stories lyrical & savage; poems epic & intimate; essays satirical & inspirational; & ideas that have shaped the lives of millions Plato (474 BC-347 BC) Plato's works available in Penguin Classics are Republic The Last Days of Socrates The Laws Phaedrus Protagoras & Meno Timaeus & Critias Theaetetus Early Socratic Dialogues The Symposium & Gorgias ...

Socrates has a unique position in the history of philosophy It is no exaggeration to say that had it not been for his influence on Plato the whole development of Western philosophy might have bee unimaginably different Yet Socrates wrote nothing himself & our knowledge of him is derived primarily from the engaging & infuriating figure who appears in Plato's dialogues In this book Christopher Taylor explores the relationship between the historical Socrates & the Platonic character & examines the enduring image of Socrates as the ideal exemplar of the philosophic life
- a thinker whose moral & intellectual integrity permeated every detail of his life even in the face of betrayal & execution by his fellow Athenians ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable
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