Global Sociology: First Edition

by Robin Cohen, Paul Kennedy

Offering an innovative new approach to sociology that takes the global dimensions of the contemporary world as its overarching framework, Global Sociology is written in a style that is relevant and fresh for the undergraduate reader whether they have studied sociology before or approaching the subject for the first time.
Carefully balancing contemporary sociological theory and concepts with arguments and concrete examples drawn from around the globe, Global Sociology highlights the scope and the importance of sociology for understanding the complex and fast-changing world in which we live. In twenty chapters, the authors consider an immensely rich and diverse range of material, from the emergence of global society and debates surrounding its social, political and economic structure, to topics such as migration, tourism, crime, drugs, famine, mass media, feminism and the environmental movement. The text includes an extensive glossary, boxed case studies, suggestions for classroom projects and seminar activities, and numerous graphs and illustrations. Accessibly written and jargon-free, Global Sociology is the ideal introduction to the topic for students.

Genres: Sociology, Reference, Nonfiction

Paperback

First published February 22, 2000

Reviews

[Morgan Hood · Rating 3 out of 5]

Was flicking through at the library and found a few interesting chapters. Chipped away at over the next month. Book is ten years old now and it’s interesting to see how the authors theory’s have come into being, probably to more of an extent than they realised at the time.

[Brian]

This is the main text for the class I will be TAing this semester... Only glanced at it so far, but looks amazing.

[Nassim · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good overview of big sociological questions of global scale.