false 30947 12 SOCIOLOGY is truly a classic introductory text which introduces students to the methods and theories of sociology using Rodney Stark's hallmark "Over the Shoulder of a professional sociologist" approach, presenting sociology on a personal level. Stark describes what sociologists do and how they do it, focusing first on the questions they pose and how they search for and formulate their answers, and then moving on to study their answers and conclusions. In this way, he effectively explores themes, raising issues in a straightforward manner with historical accuracy and solid research. The text employs a unique feature titled "A Closer View," which illustrates seminal research studies to introduce students to the sociological imagination and the world around them. 583039 1985 Sociology 0 0 5 0 0 0 false false Tue Jul 21 11:20:26 -0700 2009 Tue Jul 21 11:21:05 -0700 2009 0 0 false false Sat Jan 03 16:33:26 -0800 2009 Sat Jan 03 16:33:26 -0800 2009 0 0 false false Sat Nov 01 02:17:51 -0700 2008 Sat Nov 01 02:17:54 -0700 2008 0 0 false false Wed Aug 27 06:30:16 -0700 2008 Wed Aug 27 06:30:16 -0700 2008 0 0 false false Wed May 28 17:15:34 -0700 2008 Wed May 28 17:32:58 -0700 2008