CliffsQuickReview Sociology

by George D. Zgourides

CliffsQuickReview course guides cover the essentials of your toughest classes. Get a firm grip on core concepts and key material, and test your newfound knowledge with review questions.CliffsQuickReview Sociology provides you with an in-depth review of the principles of sociology the scientific study of human groups and social behavior. Because sociology examines how social relationships influence people's attitudes and how societies form and change, sociology has an incredibly broad scope. This guide boils sociology down to easy-to-understand terms and concepts, and as you work your way through this reference, you'll be ready to tackle such concepts as


The sociological perspective and research methods
Cultures and societies, and socialization
Social groups and organizations
Deviance, crime, and social control
Social and global stratification
Race and ethnicity, and sex and gender
Economics, politics, education, marriage, family, and alternative lifestyles
Religion, health, medicine
Social change and movements
CliffsQuickReview Sociology acts as a supplement to your textbook and to classroom lectures. Use this reference in any way that fits your personal style for study and review you decide what works best with your needs. You can read it from cover to cover, or just use it when you need important information and put it back on the shelf for later.

With titles available for all the most popular high school and college courses, CliffsQuickReview guides are a comprehensive resource that can help you get the best possible grades."

Genres: Sociology

258 pages, Paperback

First published August 7, 2000

Reviews

[Elyrria]

A little outdated in some areas at this point, but overall is a good refresher.

[Varrsity]

Great. Really got me ready for a few exams and it also was great for references. I would encourage everyone who plans to take classes in Sociology to pick this up.

[Patricia]

Helpful for studying for the Introductory Sociology CLEP.