The Meaning of Sociology
by Charon, Joel M.; Vigilant, Lee GaEdition: 7th
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2009-01-01
Publisher(s): Pearson College Div
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Summary
This classic introduction to sociology as aperspective gives readers a sound understanding of key sociological concepts as well as insight into how sociologists view society and human beings. Clearly written and organized, it shows readers how the various aspects of sociology fit together -- and are relevant to their own lives. The volume addresses the discipline of sociology, sociology as a perspective, how sociologists think, social structure, inequality in society, culture, social institutions, the interrelationships among organizations, social order, control, deviance and power, social change, the family in society and the meaning and uses of sociology. For those interested in the sociology of humans.
Table of Contents
1. The Discipline of Sociology.
2. Sociology as a Perspective: How Sociologists Think.
3. Humans Are Embedded in Social Organization.
4. Social Structure.
5. Inequality in Society.
6. Culture.
7. Social Institutions.
8. The Interrelationships Among Organizations.
9. Social Order, Social Control, and Social Deviance.
10. Social Power.
11. Symbols, Self, and Mind: Our Active Nature.
12. Social Change.
13. The Family in Society.
14. The Meaning and Uses of Sociology.
2. Sociology as a Perspective: How Sociologists Think.
3. Humans Are Embedded in Social Organization.
4. Social Structure.
5. Inequality in Society.
6. Culture.
7. Social Institutions.
8. The Interrelationships Among Organizations.
9. Social Order, Social Control, and Social Deviance.
10. Social Power.
11. Symbols, Self, and Mind: Our Active Nature.
12. Social Change.
13. The Family in Society.
14. The Meaning and Uses of Sociology.
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