Sociology For Dummies

Nasar Meer · Jay Gabler

mar 2011 · Distribuido por John Wiley & Sons

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Sociology For Dummies helps you understand the complex field of sociology, serving as the ideal study guide both when you're deciding to take a class as well as when you are already participating in a course. Avoiding jargon, Sociology For Dummies will get you up to speed on this widely studied topic in no time.

Sociology For Dummies, UK Edition:

• Provides a general overview of what sociology is as well as an in-depth look at some of the major concepts and theories.
• Offers examples of how sociology can be applied and its importance to everyday life
• Features an in-depth look at social movements and political sociology
• Helps you discover how to conduct sociological research
• Offers advice and tips for thinking about the world in an objective way

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Nasar Meer, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer in Sociology in the School of Arts and Social Sciences, Northumbria University. He studied at Essex, Edinburgh, Bristol and Harvard Universities. Jay Gabler, PhD, is a writer, editor and college professor. Gabler received his PhD from Harvard University and now teaches at Rasmussen College in Minneapolis, Minnesota.