Discover how we organise our society in The Sociology Book, part of the fascinating Big Ideas series that tackles tricky topics in a simple, easy-to-follow format. This overview guide to sociology is brilliant for beginners wanting to learn and experts after a refresher alike, bringing a fresh, vibrant take on the subject through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in. The captivating book broadens understanding of sociology with more than 80 ideas from the world’s most renowned sociologists, facts, charts, timelines, and graphs to clarify core concepts, a visual approach with striking illustrations throughout, and easy-to-follow text accessible at any level of understanding. The Sociology Book is the perfect introduction to a range of societal issues, from government and gender identity to inequalities and globalisation, with biographies of key sociologists and social activists giving historical context to each idea. This book explores the shared issues that affect us all: the tension between the needs of the individual and society, the changing workplace, and the role of everything from government to mass culture in our lives. If social theory has always felt difficult to learn about, The Sociology Book presents key information in a clear layout, covering issues of equality, diversity, identity, and human rights, the role of institutions, and the rise of urban living in modern society, with superb mind maps and step-by-step summaries. With millions of copies sold worldwide, The Sociology Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK, which uses striking graphics alongside engaging writing to make big topics easy to understand.
ISBN 13: 9780241182291
Author: DK
