Author: Gregg Lee Carter
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
Published: 2001
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780205308149
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDesigned 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
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Download or read book Empirical Approaches to Sociology written by Gregg Lee Carter and published by Allyn & Bacon. This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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