Because the subjects it examines are so numerous and so varied, sociology cannot be defined simply in terms of the subjects it studies. Secondly, I assumed from the description that globalisation would get a chapter to itself (as is the case in Giddens' Sociology and Bilton et al's Introductory Sociology), however it was tacked onto the final chapter. By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions. This new eighth edition is brought to you by a trusted team of subject experts, active in the field, and experienced sociology authors.

New topics covered in this sociology book include globalisation, the Arab Spring, the possible decline of US power, UK Coalition policies, environmental sociology, new media, the financial crash and recession, network society, crime and deviance sociology, victimology – and many more! He is Senior Lecturer in Sociology and Criminology at Preston College and as active member of the ATSS.We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.

Martin Holborn is an experienced teacher and examiner of A Level, Access and degree-level Sociology, and the author of numerous social science books including co-authoring the last six editions of Sociology: Themes and Perspectives, which has been a bestseller internationally for many years. Stephen Moore is a well-known textbook author and has contributed to previous editions of Sociology Themes and Perspectives.It is well worth the money and unlike other works of this kind I find it an interesting read, and not at all 'dry'. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. Stay relevant with the most up-to-date developments, empirical studies and theories while consolidating your learning with quick-reference conclusions and summaries at the end of each chapter.

Consolidate your learning with the quick-reference conclusions and summaries at the end of each chapter. Michael Haralambos wrote the first two editions of Sociology Themes and Perspectives and contributed to later editions. Finally, there are some topics which I feel could have been included that were absent, cities/urban studies and organisational sociology.

Sociology Themes and Perspectives: Selling over a million copies world-wide over 30 years, this eighth edition has been fully updated to give all the detail and depth needed. He is an experienced A-level teacher and examiner, and is an Associate Lecturer in Social Sciences at The Open University. Unlike some social sciences (such as economics), it does not confine itself to one particular area of social life. Increasingly influential concepts and approaches such as postmodernism, the sociology of modernity and globalization are integrated into existing chapters as well.