Sociology: A Global Introduction

by John J. Macionis, Ken Plummer

This comprehensive paperback introduction to sociology provides a balanced presentation of the field--e.g., social organization and the individual, social inequality, social institutions, and social environments and social change. Current studies, research, references, and data are woven throughoutas are special boxes highlighting topics of special interest: Sociology of Media, Internet/Technology, Applying Sociology, Window on Sociology, and Global Society. Internet exercises direct readers to a companion website. The Process of Sociological Research. Culture. Society and Social Structure. Social Interaction and Social Networks. Socialization. Groups and Organizations. Deviance, Crime, and Social Control. Social Stratification. Social Class and Poverty in the United States. Ethnic and Racial Minorities. Age and Health in Society. Gender. The Family. Education. Religion. Power, Politics, and Government. The Economy and Work. Population and Ecology. Cities, Urbanization, and Community Change. Collective Behavior and Social Movements. Social and Cultural Change. For anyone who needs an introduction to, or refresher of, basic concepts of sociology, or a broad overview of sociological current research and data.

Genres: Sociology, Social Science, Textbooks, Education, Psychology

768 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1997

Reviews

[Nick · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a very good introduction to sociology covering all the main subjects. I read this over a year, taking it slowly and trying to absorb as much of it as I could. I think it would be excellent for undergraduates and the further reading sections are really useful.

[Siobhan · Rating 4 out of 5]

An extremely useful sociology book. Depending upon what level of sociology you are taking this book will be varying levels of helpful, but as a whole it is a brilliant reference point.

This book covers countless areas within sociology, working as a brilliant starting point for any of the topics mentioned throughout. It is, however, a reference point book and not something you can use to gain countless pieces of information to build up arguments.

It’s just your starting point, really.

[Finsternis Sonne ☽ · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great book to understand a lot of topics, about this science. Since marxism, positive, functionalism, colonialism, genre, eurocentrism, and authors like Durkheim, Spencer, Comte, Marx, Weber, Morgan, Rostow, Foucault, etc.

General Sociology to Siglo21⚖️ =
1° 29/10: 8
2° 26/11: 9

[Diego · Rating 4 out of 5]

Una muy buena introducción a las principales tradiciones sociológicas desde el siglo XIX y de las perspectivas más actuales sobre la globalización y sus dimensiones culturales, políticas y económicas.

[Ziyad Hasanin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short introductions to lots of topics, alongside critiques, relevant insights, and contemporary discussions. Nice for an absolute beginner, but doesnt go any deeper. The first few chapters were more relevant to me than the middle and last parts.

[Kübra · Rating 5 out of 5]

this book is so helpful for my lessons