The Problem of Sociology

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The Problem of Sociology
David Lee
Senior Lecturer in Sociology, University of Essex
and
Howard Newby
Professor of Sociology, University of Essex
Designed for first-year undergraduates, this book provides an
introduction to key theories and research in sociology.
Written by two lecturers and based on long experience of teaching
the subject, The Problem of Sociology serves as an antidote to the
conventional 'institutional' approach to sociology and avoids the
artificial fragmentation of major theories and concepts common to
so many introductory texts.
From this text, the student is able to develop a clear understanding
of what makes sociology a distinct and rigorous discipline; a
discipline which has evolved historically through the analysis of
certain fundamental issues, many of which continue to have a
contemporary relevance. And while introducing the student to
classical theory, the authors also show how these theories
illuminate present social problems.
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Fülszöveg

The Problem of Sociology
David Lee
Senior Lecturer in Sociology, University of Essex
and
Howard Newby
Professor of Sociology, University of Essex
Designed for first-year undergraduates, this book provides an
introduction to key theories and research in sociology.
Written by two lecturers and based on long experience of teaching
the subject, The Problem of Sociology serves as an antidote to the
conventional 'institutional' approach to sociology and avoids the
artificial fragmentation of major theories and concepts common to
so many introductory texts.
From this text, the student is able to develop a clear understanding
of what makes sociology a distinct and rigorous discipline; a
discipline which has evolved historically through the analysis of
certain fundamental issues, many of which continue to have a
contemporary relevance. And while introducing the student to
classical theory, the authors also show how these theories
illuminate present social problems.
This is an excellent introduction to the subject The authors'
aim is to integrate theory, methodology and research findings and
this they do very successfully. Further, they show the relevance of
sociological theory to present-day society/ British Book News
'Style of presentation is the hallmark of the book as Lee and Newby
approach familiar territory from a different angle. Such an
approach will make the book enjoyable to read not only for
undergraduate students but also for their teachers David Lee
and Howard Newby are to be congratulated on producing such a
stimulating introductory text.' Network Vissza