Sociology Anthony Giddens with the assistance of Karen Birdsall

lncludes bibliographical references and index.

1 What is Sociology? 2 Asking and Answering Sociological Questions 3 Theories and Perspectives 4 Globalization and Social Change 5 The Environment 6 Cities and Urban Life 7 Work and the Economy 8 Social Interaction and Everyday Life 9 The Life Course 10 Families and Intimate Relationships 11 Health, Illness and Disability 12 Stratification and Social Class 13 Poverty, Social Exclusion and Welfare 14 Global Inequality 15 Gender and Sexuality 16 Race, Ethnicity and Migration 17 Religion 18 The Media 19 Organizations and Networks 20 Education 21 Crime and Deviance 22 Politics, Government and Social Movements 23 Nations, War and Terrorism References Glossary

An introduction to the discipline of sociology: the key theories and ideas, core thinkers and theorists, and an overview of the central topics and issues sociologists study - all with an eye to helping students develop a sociological way of thinking about, interrogating, and analysing the world and our social interactions within it.