Sociology

Description

Building upon the strengths of previous editions, the sixth Australian edition of Sociology is an invaluable sourcebook that provides a solid understanding of Sociology in Australia. It includes clear presentation and expression, breadth and depth of coverage, and up-to-date discussions of both theoretical debates and empirical research. Each chapter offers a global perspective, locating the Australian experience in the context of other parts of the world. View the online brochure

Table of contents

* Chapter 1: What is Sociology? * Chapter 2: Globalisation * Chapter 3: The media, communications and the network society * Chapter 4: Family life * Chapter 5: Education and knowledge * Chapter 6: Leisure, sport, tourism and work * Chapter 7: Class and inequality * Chapter 8: Indigenous, national, ethnical and racial * Chapter 9: Gender and sexuality * Chapter 10: Health * Chapter 11: Religion * Chapter 12: Power and the state * Chapter 13: Crime and deviance * Chapter 14: Methods of social research * Chapter 15: Sociology theory View the detailed contents list