This eighth edition of Sociology Themes & Perspectives provides a comprehensive introduction to sociology for A-level & undergraduate students. This essential resource is fully updated to match the latest sociological teaching research & developments to support you in learning about sociology today. Brought to you by an established & trusted team of subject experts Sociology Themes & Perspectives has supported over one million students in the UK & internationally in studying sociology. This new edition will enable you to: * Build your understanding of sociology through the clear & comprehensive explanation * Apply your knowledge with contextualised examples & research * Stay relevant with the most up-to-date research empirical studies & theories * Consolidate your learning with the quick-reference conclusions & summaries at the end of each chapter * Bring sociology alive with full-colour explanation & photos The new edition features coverage of these critical new topics: globalisation (in a major new section) the Arab Spring the possible decline of US power UK Coalition policies environmental sociology new media the financial crash & recession network society victimology
- & many more! Contents: * Chapter 1: Stratification class & inequality * Chapter 2: Sex & gender * Chapter 3: ' Race' ethnicity & nationality * Chapter 4: Poverty social exclusion & the welfare state * Chapter 5: Health medicine & the body * Chapter 6: Crime & deviance * Chapter 7: Religion * Chapter 8: Families households & personal life * Chapter 9: Power politics & the state * Chapter 10: Education * Chapter 11: Culture socialisation & identity * Chapter 12: The mass media * Chapter 13: Age & the life course * Chapter 14: Methodology * Chapter 15: Sociological theory