Society Explained: An Introduction to Sociology (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781442207110)

Society Explained introduces students to key concepts in sociology through engaging narrative examples. After an overview of the history of sociology, the book walks readers through subjects that include individualism; culture; socialization and imagination; values, money, and politics; marriage and family; religious diversity; and education and social change.

Nathan Rousseau engages readers with personal examples and those drawn from wider society. Each chapter covers leading thinkers and critical concepts, and chapters build on each other to helps readers acquire a holistic view of society and their role in it. This concise book is an ideal introduction to the sociological imagination.

Author: Nathan Rousseau
ISBN-10: 1442207116
ISBN-13: 9781442207110
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Language: English
Published: 03/27/2014
Pages: 288
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.86lbs
Size: 8.99h x 7.04w x 0.62d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 11/01/2014 pg. 542