Key Concepts in Sociology

Peter Braham - The Open University

Courses:
Introductory Sociology | Introductory Sociology | Research Methods in Sociology | Sociological Theory

May 2013 | 224 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd

Sociology consists of a myriad of frequently confusing concepts. Key Concepts in Sociology provides a comprehensive, lively and clearly-written guide to the most important concepts in the subject. It includes both what might be regarded as 'classic' sociological concepts, such as 'class', 'bureaucracy' and 'community', as well as subjects that have become increasingly prominent in recent times, such as 'celebrity', 'risk' and 'the body'.

Each of the thirty-eight substantive entries:

- defines the concept
- provides a clear and compelling narrative
- clarifies the main debates, perspectives and disagreements
- gives advice on further reading

Key Concepts in Sociology should be the first choice for sociology students at all levels of learning.

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Peter Braham

Introduction

Alienation

Anomie

Bureaucracy

Capitalism

Celebrity

Citizenship

Class

Community

Consumption

Culture

Development

Deviance

Discourse

Division of Labour

Economic Sociology

Equality

Everyday Life

Family

Feminism

Gender

Globalization

Identity

Ideology

Modernity and Postmodernity

Orientalism

Positivism

Public Sociology

Qualitative and Quantitative Research

Race

Rational Choice

Risk

Social Exclusion

Social Justice

Social Mobility

Social Movements

Social Stratification

Society

The Body

Ideal book for students to have throughout their academic year and for staff. Clearly written text.

Miss Sharron Stillyards

health and social care, northlindsey college

August 27, 2013

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An excellent reference tool for students new to sociology at this level.

Miss Laura Firth

Public Services, Runshaw College

June 3, 2013

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Peter Braham's Key Concepts in Sociology is an extremely useful and well-written resource for undergraduate students. It deals with a well-selected and broad range of topics and its style invites the reader to return regularly.

Mr Brian Delaney

Health and Physical Education, Stranmillis University College

April 10, 2013

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No mention of current business issues such as governance and accountability.

Mr Faisal Sheikh

Sheffield Business School, Sheffield Hallam University

March 15, 2013

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Very good. Compliments the course well and is laid out clearly and concisely. Good introduction to different topics and the main theories. Uses simple words and is easy to follow.

I would definately recommend this text and will seek to adopt next year.

Mr Chris Brightmore

Department of Health & Social Studies, Grimsby Institute of Further and Higher Education

March 4, 2013

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