The Problem of Sociology

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The Problem of Sociology Dávid 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 comrnon to so many introductory texts. From this text, the student is able to develop a clear understanding ofwhat makes sociology a disfinct 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 classicai theory, the authors alsó show how these theories illuminate present social problems. This is an excellent... Tovább

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The Problem of Sociology Dávid 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 comrnon to so many introductory texts. From this text, the student is able to develop a clear understanding ofwhat makes sociology a disfinct 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 classicai theory, the authors alsó 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 ... Dávid Lee and Howard Newby are to be congratulated on producing such a stimulating introductory text/ Network Cover design by Malcolm Harvey Young Vissza