If you want to know your Freud from your Jung & your Milgram from your Maslow, strap in for this whirlwind tour of the highlights
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If you've always wanted to know how societies function
- & why sometimes they don't
- this beginner's guide to sociology has got the essential theories & thinkers covered! Sociology has almost limitless scope. From the smallest everyday interaction to the impact of vast systemic change, societies are brimming with fascinating phenomena we all want to understand more clearly. There's never been a more important moment to grasp what's going on around us, & this pocket-sized guide offers an engaging introduction to the key sociological concepts & debates. It
Includes:: easy-to-follow coverage of: The origins & development of modern sociology & the influence of foundational figures such as Durkheim, Marx & Weber. The major sociological schools or perspectives, from functionalism to feminism. How sociologists strive to test their theories ethically & carefully by using scientific research methods. The key topics in sociology, including inequality, class, crime, gender & r...