Profiles the world's most renowned sociologists and more than 100 of their biggest ideas, including issues of equality, diversity, identity, and human rights; the effects of globalization; the role of institutions; and the rise of urban living in modern society.
Foundations of sociology -- Social inequalities -- Modern living -- Living in a global world -- Culture and identity -- Work and consumerism -- The role of institutions -- Families and intimacies -- Glossary.
Booklist Reviews : Booklist Reviews 2015 September #2 This attractive, illustrated volume is an approachable introduction to the basics of sociology. More than 80 theories and concepts from major figures are covered, giving the reader an overview of topics including social inequalities, culture and identity, and family life. Articles begin with an "InContext" section with key dates, and they also include biographies of sociologists and cross-referencing for easy navigation within the book. Throughout, color photographs and graphics are utilized to explain and illustrate concepts, time lines, and data. This not only supplements the articles but also makes the articles, theories, and concepts less intimidating to the reader. A great resource for those interested in or beginning the study of sociology. Copyright 2014 Booklist Reviews.
Voice of Youth Advocates Reviews : VOYA Reviews 2015 October A thrumming, mesmerizing survey of social concepts, DK's compendium pulls the eye to the social sciences with unerring appeal. Concept essays pair such themes as consumerism and queer theory with time lines, charts, photos, artwork, and stylized cartoons. Well-worded text introduces the ideas of theorists Ulrich Beck, Bell Hooks, and Michel Foucault and poet Adrienne Rich. Essential to classroom discussion of concepts, the glossary simplifies hyper-reality, anomie, and ninety-four other terms crucial to an understanding of the development of social science. Primary and secondary indexing pinpoints commentary on material feminism, Ãmile Durkheim, Nancy Chodorow, and neo-tribalism. The only fault lies in page layout, with a wearying glut of oversized fonts. A splendid resource for gifted education and home schooling, Atkinson's text should find a place in middle school and public libraries.âMary Ellen Snodgrass Index. Photos. Illus. Charts. Glossary. 4Q 2P M Copyright 2011 Voya Reviews.
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