The Social Animal

by W.G. Runciman

This book is intended as an introduction to sociology and sets out the present extent of our knowledge about how human groups, communitites, institutions and societies work, and the social forces that act upon the people who live within them.

Genres: Sociology, Psychology

230 pages, Hardcover

First published February 1, 1999

Reviews

[Andreas Jungherr · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent general introduction to sociology.

[Andy07 · Rating 2 out of 5]

I think that Dr. Runciman has written an introduction to sociology for those who already know the subject. In my opinion, his treatment of the topic is too cryptic and the language too convoluted to be a general introduction.