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Author : Renate Mayntz,Kurt Holm,Peter Hübner
Publisher : Puffin
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Sociology
ISBN : UCAL:B3161934
Author : Gregg Lee Carter
Publisher : Allyn & Bacon
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Sociology
ISBN : 0205308147
Designed for courses in Introductory Sociology. Can also be used in Data Analysis, Research Methods, or Social Problems courses, all found in sociology departments. A unique collection of readings rich in data that address significant sociological issuesand demonstrate the interplay between sociological insight and empirical observations. Empirical Approaches to Sociology is the only introductory level reader to offer a selection of major articles that are rich in data, yet may be easily understood without advanced math skills. Using original sources, the book gives students a chance to see how research findings are interpreted and incorporated into sociological theory. *New chapter on social change and social conflict (Ch. 12). *17 selections new to this edition emphasize important new social issues such as the impact of the Internet on social/psychological well-being, racial progress in America, and physical attractiveness and success. *40 essays provide a broad overview of the field and represent a range of theoretical perspectives. *Covers all the usual topics in an introductory course, and can be used with any introductory sociology text. *Follows the same order of topics as D
Author : Haydn Aarons,Evan Willis
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 125 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2022-10-10
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781000686739
Starting Sociology can be daunting. This user-friendly introduction takes the reader on a quest towards a sociological understanding of the world we live in. Using contemporary examples, The Sociological Quest asks what is distinctive about the way Sociologists view society. Haydn Aarons and Evan Willis show that they are concerned with the relationships between the individual and society, and that a sociological analysis involves an approach which is historical, cultural, structural, and critical. This sixth edition has been thoroughly revised and updated and includes new material on identities, social change, social movements, populism, climate change, the COVID-19 pandemic, digital interaction, and social media. Also included in the sixth edition is an expanded chapter on empirical research in Sociology and the research process, as well as a new chapter on careers in Sociology.
Author : Samuel Salzborn,Eldad Davidov,Jost Reinecke
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 351 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2012-03-30
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783531188980
The volume addresses major features in empirical social research from methodological and theoretical perspectives. Prominent researchers discuss central problems in empirical social research in a theory-driven way from political science, sociological or social-psychological points of view. These contributions focus on a renewed discussion of foundations together with innovative and open research questions or interdisciplinary research perspectives.
Author : Linda McKie,Louise Ryan
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2015-12-22
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317572954
Research data are everywhere. In our everyday interactions, through social media, credit cards and even public transport, we generate and use data. The challenge for sociologists is how to collect, analyse and make best use of these vast arrays of information. The chapters in this book address these challenges using varied perspectives and approaches: The economics of big data and measuring the trajectories of recently arrived communities Social media and social research Researching 'elites', social class and 'race' across space and place Innovations in qualitative research and use of extended case studies Developing mixed method approaches and social network analysis Feminist quantitative methodology Teaching quantitative methods The book provides up to date and accessible material of interest to diverse audiences, including students and teachers of research design and methods, as well as policy analysis and social media.
Author : R Pawson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2004-08-02
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781134972890
First Published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Author : Bryan S. R. Green,Edward A. Johns
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2013-10-22
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781483135885
An Introduction to Sociology presents the theoretical approaches, the methods of inquiry, and the concepts with which sociologists attempt to order the intricate phenomena of social interaction. This book provides an illustration of particular investigations that may provide some insights into substantive features of society and social behavior. Organized into six chapters, this book starts with an overview of scientific proposition, which is the statement of a relationship between specified properties of events and objects. This text then explains the fundamental concepts that appear in the empirical and theoretical writings of sociologists. Other chapters present a discussion of what sociologists actually study, which includes the substantive areas of investigation and the aims of the investigation. This book discusses as well the institutionalized areas of society, including the family, the economy, and the polity. The final chapter deals with the theories of the middle-range. This book is a valuable resource for sociologists.
Author : Jörg Blasius,Frédéric Lebaron,Brigitte Le Roux,Andreas Schmitz
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 444 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2020-01-07
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783030153878
This book provides an in-depth view on Bourdieu’s empirical work, thereby specially focusing on the construction of the social space and including the concept of the habitus. Themes described in the book include amongst others: • the theory and methodology for the construction of “social spaces”, • the relation between various “fields” and “the field of power”, • formal construction and empirical observation of habitus, • the formation, accumulation, differentiation of and conversion between different forms of capital, • relations in geometric data analysis. The book also includes contributions regarding particular applications of Bourdieu’s methodology to traditional and new areas of research, such as the analysis of institutional, international and transnational fields. It further provides a systematic introduction into the empirical construction of the social space.
Author : Robert K. Merton
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 639 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780226520926
"The exploration of the social conditions that facilitate or retard the search for scientific knowledge has been the major theme of Robert K. Merton's work for forty years. This collection of papers [is] a fascinating overview of this sustained inquiry. . . . There are very few other books in sociology . . . with such meticulous scholarship, or so elegant a style. This collection of papers is, and is likely to remain for a long time, one of the most important books in sociology."—Joseph Ben-David, New York Times Book Review "The novelty of the approach, the erudition and elegance, and the unusual breadth of vision make this volume one of the most important contributions to sociology in general and to the sociology of science in particular. . . . Merton's Sociology of Science is a magisterial summary of the field."—Yehuda Elkana, American Journal of Sociology "Merton's work provides a rich feast for any scientist concerned for a genuine understanding of his own professional self. And Merton's industry, integrity, and humility are permanent witnesses to that ethos which he has done so much to define and support."—J. R. Ravetz, American Scientist "The essays not only exhibit a diverse and penetrating analysis and a deal of historical and contemporary examples, with concrete numerical data, but also make genuinely good reading because of the wit, the liveliness and the rich learning with which Merton writes."—Philip Morrison, Scientific American "Merton's impact on sociology as a whole has been large, and his impact on the sociology of science has been so momentous that the title of the book is apt, because Merton's writings represent modern sociology of science more than any other single writer."—Richard McClintock, Contemporary Sociology
Author : Nathan J. Keirns,Heather Griffiths,Eric Strayer,Susan Cody-Rydzewski,Gail Scaramuzzo,Tommy Sadler,Sally Vyain,Jeff D. Bry,Faye Jones
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2015-04-24
Category : Sociology
ISBN : 1947172905
"Introduction to Sociology 2e adheres to the scope and sequence of a typical, one-semester introductory sociology course. It offers comprehensive coverage of core concepts, foundational scholars, and emerging theories, which are supported by a wealth of engaging learning materials. The textbook presents detailed section reviews with rich questions, discussions that help students apply their knowledge, and features that draw learners into the discipline in meaningful ways. The second edition retains the book's conceptual organization, aligning to most courses, and has been significantly updated to reflect the latest research and provide examples most relevant to today's students. In order to help instructors transition to the revised version, the 2e changes are described within the preface."--Website of text.
Author : Les Back,Andy Bennett,Laura Desfor Edles,Margaret Gibson,David Inglis,Ron Jacobs,Ian Woodward
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2012-03-05
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781405189842
Cultural Sociology: An Introduction is the first dedicated student textbook to address cultural sociology as a legitimate model for sociological thinking and research. Highly renowned authors present a rich overview of major sociological themes and the various empirical applications of cultural sociology. A timely introductory overview to this increasingly significant field which provides invaluable summaries of key studies and approaches within cultural sociology Clearly written and designed, with accessible summaries of thematic topics, covering race, class, politics, religion, media, fashion, and music International experts contribute chapters in their field of research, including a chapter by David Chaney, a founder of cultural sociology Offers a unified set of theoretical and methodological tools for those wishing to apply a cultural sociological approach in their work
Author : Michael Häder
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 3658379081
Social science methods such as surveys, observations and content analyses are used in market research, studies of contemporary history, urban planning and communication research. They are all the more needed by sociologists and empirically working political scientists. Whether in the context of evaluating a prevention programme or for surveying health behaviour or for a study on social mobility, the confident handling of the social science instruments is always a prerequisite for obtaining reliable results. This book provides important information for users and developers of these instruments. It deals with the theoretical foundations of the methods, the steps in the conception and implementation of a project, the many variants of data collection, the methods to be used in the selection of study units, as well as the principles to be observed in the evaluation and documentation of the findings. With the help of numerous examples, a particularly clear presentation is achieved. In the fourth, updated edition, river sampling has now been included in the selection process, digital methods are increasingly presented and, against the background of the new data protection regulation, research ethics and data protection are also updated. The content The importance of methodological knowledge in understanding empirical data; philosophy of science; research and inquiry design. Selection procedure; Survey methods; Complex designs; Pretests; Preparation and analysis of data; Documentation of empirical projects The target groups Students and teachers of social science courses of study The author Prof. em. Dr. Michael Häder was head of the Department of Methods of Empirical Social Research at the Institute of Sociology at the TU Dresden until 2018. This book is a translation of an original German edition. The translation was done with the help of artificial intelligence (machine translation by the service DeepL.com). A subsequent human revision was done primarily in terms of content, so that the book will read stylistically differently from a conventional translation.
Author : Frank van Tubergen
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 529 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2020-02-25
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781351134941
Comprehensive and engaging, this textbook introduces students not only to foundational sociological work, but also to insights from contemporary sociological theory and research. This combined approach ensures that students become familiar with the core of sociology: key concepts, theories, perspectives, methods, and findings. Students will acquire the ability to think like a sociologist, investigate and understand complex social phenomena. This text presents a complete sociological toolkit, guiding students in the art of asking good sociological questions, devising a sophisticated theory and developing methodologies to observe social phenomena. The chapters of this book build cumulatively to equip students with the tools to quickly understand any new sociological topic or contemporary social problem. The textbook also applies the sociological toolkit to selected key sociological issues, showing how specific sociological topics can be easily investigated and understood using this approach. Taking a global and comparative perspective, the book covers a rich diversity of sociological topics and social problems, such as crime, immigration, race and ethnicity, media, education, family, organizations, gender, poverty, modernization and religion. The book presents a range of helpful pedagogical features throughout, such as: Chapter overview and learning goals summaries at the start of every chapter; Thinking like a sociologist boxes, encouraging students to reflect critically on learning points; Principle boxes, summarizing key sociological principles; Theory schema boxes, presenting sociological theories in a clear, understandable manner; Stylized facts highlighting key empirical findings and patterns; Key concepts and summary sections at the end of every chapter; and Companion website providing additional material for every chapter for both instructors and students, including PowerPoint lecture notes, discussion questions and answers, multiple-choice questions, further reading and a full glossary of terms. This clear and accessible text is essential reading for students taking introductory courses in sociology. It will also be useful for undergraduate and graduate courses in other social science disciplines, such as psychology, economics, human geography, demography, communication studies, education sciences, political science and criminology.
Author : Stephen Frederick Cotgrove
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 444 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2020-07-26
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781000155822
Two main criteria have guided the selection and presentation of the material for this text-book. Firstly, there is the claim that sociology is a science. Throughout, the emphasis has been on presenting sociological perspectives rather than conveying a mass of factual information. Science is essentially analytical. And sociology, if it is to justify its claim to be a science, must be more than simply 'political arithmetic', counting heads and providing demographic data for governments. Secondly, science, like other intellectual activities, can be exciting. The emphasis throughout is on the sociological study of industrial society, with particular reference to modern England. After an introductory discussion of sociological perspectives, there are chapters on each of the major sub-systems of society; the family, the educational system, the economy, the political system and belief systems. The book ends with three chapters on major social processes: social differentiation and stratification, organization, and finally, social change, including a discussion of deviancy and disorganization.
Author : Karl Mannheim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2013-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1258642794