TY  - GEN
AU  - Giddens, Anthony
TI  - Sociology
SN  - 9780745633794
U1  - 301 
PY  - 2006///
CY  - UK
PB  - Polity Press
KW  - Sociology
N2  - This fully revised and updated version of Anthony Giddens's Sociology,  now in its fifth edition,  offers an unrivalled introduction for students new to the subject ndash; lucid,  lively,  authoritative and original. Written by one of the world's leading sociologists,  this comprehensive textbook manages to be clear,  accessible and jargon-free,  but without oversimplifying complex debates. Earlier editions of Sociology broke new ground by incorporating cutting-edge debates,  such as the impact of globalisation,  into an introductory text. This fifth edition remains a state of the art textbook,  with fresh and engaging new material added throughout. While covering all of the core topics of sociology,  the fifth edition also includes a great deal of substantive new material,  ensuring that students are introduced to the most recent sociological debates. Throughout,  the book weaves together classical and contemporary theory and data,  and provides a wide range of everyday examples to which students can easily relate. The fifth edition also benefits from: middot; New discussions of global inequality,  disability,  ageing and the life course,  risk,  the network society,  and terrorism,  as well as many other additional and up-to-date topics. middot; Numerous learning aids in every chapter,  such as summary points,  questions for further thought,  and additional reading suggestions,  which help to reinforce students; knowledge. middot; Lots of extra photographs,  diagrams,  case studies and cartoons,  to bring ideas to life and fire students; imaginations. t High-quality supplementary resources on a dedicated website,  including a full instructors manual and additional student aids,  all specially designed to stimulate students learning and critical thinking.
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