Sociology: An Introduction and Beyond

The aim of this text is to offer a broad based and sound academic guide to those studying sociology at the pre-university stage and / or during their university studies. It is also intended to assist the inquisitive mature reader to adopt a reflective and insightful outlook on society through the lens of sociological theories and concepts.
The aim of this text is to offer a broad based and sound academic guide to those studying sociology at the pre-university stage and / or during their university studies. It is also intended to assist the inquisitive mature reader to adopt a reflective and insightful outlook on society through the lens of sociological theories and concepts.Making no assumptions about the reader's prior knowledge in the subject area, the text is written in a direct and accessible style which enables the reader to develop a complex understanding of the subject area. This is assisted by the structure of each chapter which:* is introduced by an abstract overview that is designed to orientate the reader to the forthcoming chapter content* provides an introduction to the terrain of the topic area of the chapter* alerts the reader to the challenges faced and typical preconceptions that need to be confronted in making a successful transition to a sociological view of the topic area* with the exception of chapters 1, 14 and 15, highlights and defines key terminology that will be used in the chapter* is divided into subheadings which identify both the scope and key theme or message of each subsection.

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