Understanding Sociology (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781641721462)

The scientific study of society, social relationships, social interaction and culture is termed as sociology. It involves the study of social stratification, social class, religion, law, social mobility, secularization and gender, among many others. The scope of sociology extends into the domains of education, health, economy, etc. Some of the areas of interest in sociology are race and ethnic relations, culture, criminality, deviance, law and punishment, employment, etc. Sociological research methods are divided into two categories, namely quantitative and qualitative techniques. Various research methods such as content analysis, historical method, longitudinal study, observation, etc. and sampling techniques are integral to this domain. This book is a compilation of chapters that discuss the most vital concepts of sociology. It unfolds the innovative aspects of this domain, which will be crucial for the holistic understanding of the subject matter. Those in search of information to further their knowledge will be greatly benefited by this textbook.

Author: Toby Lang
ISBN-10: 1641721464
ISBN-13: 9781641721462
Publisher: Larsen and Keller Education
Language: English
Published: 06/28/2019
Pages: 298
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.62lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.69d