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Dead White Men and Other Important People (2016)

Dead White Men and Other Important People (2016)

By Angus Bancroft and Ralph Fevre

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-How do you know what you feel. Why are some bad habits so hard to shake. Why do people do what they are told. Are we players or puppets. What is 'society'. These are some of the questions that new undergraduate student Mila begins to ask as she sets out on her journey to find out what sociology is and why it matters.

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Book Information

Publisher: Red Globe Press
Publish Date: 03/03/2016
Pages: 256
ISBN-13: 9781137467850
ISBN-10: 1137467851
Language: English

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This is a textbook with a twist. Written as a novel, from the perspective of Mila, a student new to sociology, it is a brilliantly engaging introduction to the discipline and to the fundamental questions that have exercised the minds of the most important sociological thinkers. It offers refreshingly clear explanations of the most important aspects of sociology and exposes students to social theory and how it relates to our everyday experiences. Students are encouraged to engage critically and personally with sociological ideas, and in the process learn how to interpret, use and reshape them. This revised second edition offers an ideal alternative to traditional texts for introductory sociology modules. It is also highly valuable for modules on sociological and social theory. New to this Edition:
- Improved narrative structure with enhanced focus on sociological ideas
- Includes new pedagogical features such as Mila's end-of-chapter doodles and a glossary of key terms
- Accompanied by a new companion website with a Guide and Videos for lecturers, and a flashcard glossary anda Sociology timeline for students Accompanying online resources for this title can be found at bloomsburyonlineresources.com/dead-white-men. These resources are designed to support teaching and learning when using this textbook and are available at no extra cost.

About the Authors

Angus Bancroft is Senior Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Edinburgh, UK. Ralph Fevre is Professor of Social Research at Cardiff University, UK.

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Ralph Fevre i s Professor of Social Research at Cardiff University, UK. His publications include The Sociology of the Labour Markets (1992), The Demoralization of Western Culture (2000) and The New Sociology of Economic Behaviour (2003).

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