{"product_id":"social-science-david-colander-9781032150772","title":"Social Science: An Introduction to the Study of Society","description":"\u003cp\u003eNow in its eigthteenth edition, \u003cem\u003eSocial Science: An Introduction to the Study of Society\u003c\/em\u003e approaches its study from a common sense perspective, rather than a formalistic perspective more common in social science texts. Readers will see how seemingly diverse disciplines intermingle and connect to one another--anthropology and economics, for example. The goal of the book is to teach students critical thinking and problem-solving skills that will allow them to approach social issues in an objective and informed way. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew to this edition are significant updates on: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDebates about the limits of democracy, and the developing Chinese political alternative. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePolitical, economic, and social implications of the Covid pandemic.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAssessment of the Donald Trump presidency.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePolitical, economic, and social implications of the movement from the Trump presidency to the Biden presidency.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImplications of the multitrillion-dollar budget deficits the US government has been running.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe emergence of populist movements throughout the world. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe Chinese political and economic challenge to the United States. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRecent developments in evolution theory. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExamples, data, recommended readings, and Internet questions.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCritical thinking questions.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e David Colander, Elgin Hunt\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1032150777\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781032150772\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/31\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 460\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.17lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.30w x 1.00d","brand":"David Colander","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44138807918847,"sku":"9781032150772","price":270.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_d2bfb6bf-e0d5-424f-bfcc-911b64f6ed08.jpg?v=1687901575","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/social-science-david-colander-9781032150772","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}