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9781538137970 Academic Inspection Copy
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9781452217826 Academic Inspection Copy
  • Illuminating Social Life

  • Classical and Contemporary Theory Revisited
  • A collection of 13 original essays exploring the connection between sociological theory and the realities of contemporary issues such as the Internet, alcohol use, body building, shopping malls, the working world and fast-food restaurants.
  • ISBN-13: 9781452217826 (Paperback)
  • Publisher: SAGE PUBLICATIONS
    Imprint: SAGE PUBLICATIONS
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    AUD $316.00
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  • Local release date: 02/11/2012
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  • Categories: Social theory [JHBA]
9781412978118 Academic Inspection Copy
  • Key Ideas in Sociology

  • Demonstrates the evolution of ideas developed by theorists over time and links classical sociological theory to today's world Key Ideas in Sociology, Third Edition, is the only undergraduate text to link today's issues to the ideas and individuals of the era of classical sociological thought. Compact and affordable, this book provides an overview of how sociological theories have helped sociologists understand modern societies and human relations. It also describes the continual evolution of these theories in response to social change. Providing students with the opportunity to read from primary texts, this valuable supplement presents theories as interpretive tools, useful for understanding a multifaceted, ever-shifting social world. Emphasis is given to the working world, to the roles and responsibilities of citizenship, and to social relationships. A concluding chapter addresses globalization and its challenges. Contributor to the SAGE Teaching Innovations and Professional Development Award
  • ISBN-13: 9781412978118 (Paperback)
  • Publisher: SAGE PUBLICATIONS
    Imprint: SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC
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    AUD $233.00
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  • Local release date: 13/05/2010
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  • Categories: Sociology [JHB]
9781412924955 Academic Inspection Copy
  • Beyond a Border

  • The Causes and Consequences of Contemporary Immigration
  • The most up-to-date analysis of today's immigration issues. As the authors state in Chapter 1, "the movement of people across national borders represents one of the most vivid dramas of social reality in the contemporary world." This comparative text examines contemporary immigration across the globe, focusing on 20 major nations. Key features include: * comprehensive coverage of topics not covered in other texts * a global portrait of contemporary immigration, including a demographic overview of today's cross-border movers * critical assessments of the achievements of the field to date * encourages students to rethink traditional views about the distinction between citizen and alien
  • ISBN-13: 9781412924955 (Paperback)
  • Publisher: SAGE PUBLICATIONS
    Imprint: SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC
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    AUD $233.00
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  • Local release date: 08/12/2009
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  • Categories: Migration, immigration & emigration [JFFN]
9780761986485 Academic Inspection Copy
  • Multiculturalism in the United States

  • Current Issues, Contemporary Voices
  • This reader focuses on the extremely current, important topic of racial and ethnic experiences in the United States today. Most of the essays were commissioned especially for this reader and have been prepared by some of the brightest voices in this cutting edge field. Instructors in search of a current, comprehensive multicultural reader will find this a valuable student resource whether it is the sole focus of their course or to be integrated into another content area.
  • ISBN-13: 9780761986485 (Paperback)
  • Publisher: SAGE PUBLICATIONS
    Imprint: SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC
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    AUD $369.00
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  • Local release date: 18/02/2000
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  • Categories: Ethnic minorities & multicultural studies [JFSL1]USA [1KBB]
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