Sociology

Great Britain: Polity Press. Very Good. 1989. Reprint. Soft Cover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall Octavo 074560546X Paperback Paperback. Sociology. Slight browning t cover. Small closed tear to spine. This book breaks new ground in texbook publishing in Britain. It is written at a level accessible to everyone and concentrates upon gaining the interest of the reader. The author, a sociologist of international reputation, has brought his full experience to beaqr upon producing a new and innovative text - the most comprehensive written by a single author for many years. All the conventional areas of sociology are covered, bu the author also gives special attention to the new developments in the subject occurring over the past decade. Notable features of the book are a stress upon the recovery of an historical perspective in sociology, emphasis upon the significance g global developments in social life,k and systematic discussion of areas of analysis usually absent from textbooks in the subject, such as military power and war, or communications and the mass media. The book also strongly emphasizes a comparative perspecrive. This book is thoroughly up-to-date in ters of exhaustive reference to surrent empirical materials. It is likely to become a classic introduction to its subject. It is suitable for all A-level students, first year colleage, FE students and undergraduates looking for an accessible, well-researched and up-to-date text, written with style and flair. 815 pp. (We carry a wide selection of titles in The Arts, Theology, History, Politics, Social and Physical Sciences. Academic and Scholarly books and Modern First Editions ,and all types of Educational Reference Literature.) .