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The Snail who was Scared to Fail
"The story of Sluggish the Snail who is a bit slow and a bit frightened of life and the farm creatures that come up with a novel plan that sparks him into action. The book is intentionally black and white for readers to add their own colour or to add extra pictures themselves. It includes suggestions for adults who are supporting children with similar challenges to Snail"--Page 32.
Theory and Method
Knowledge of theory is essential to study, but it often seems quite abstract and distant from the 'real world'. Research methods, on the other hand, are strategies that allow us to gather evidence from the people around us to help explain social phenomena. This book explores these two key areas and shows new sociologists how they can understand, appreciate and use both theory and method. Written with student needs firmly in mind, this new edition begins by exploring the most important theories and debates that are essential to understanding sociology. It then goes on to examine the concepts, techniques and trends in research methods, and explains how these link back to theory. Whilst continu...
Culture and Identity
An understanding of culture and identity is essential for new sociologists. This student-focused text explains the themes and theories behind these core ideas. With up-to-date discussion of 'chavs', masculinity and social networking, skills-based activities and practice exam questions, this is invaluable reading for anyone new to this topic.
The Family
Family structures have become increasingly diverse over recent decades. Examining contemporary theory alongside key terms and concepts, this new edition explores issues of intimacy, parenting, cohabitation and media representations. This book provides an in-depth look at the role of the family in society for all students of sociology.
She's Gone
"She's Gone is the story of memories of a special Nanny and of holding loved ones in your heart once they have died. It includes suggestions for adults who are trying to navigate grief and loss with children and young adults"--Pag 32.
Education and Training
Building on the popular 1st edition, this book examines the sociology of education in Britain today. Informed by recent debates and research, it outlines new social policy and explains relevant theory. With updated chapters and contemporary examples, it is packed with skills-based activities to develop students' understanding of the topic.
Politics & Power
Political organizations govern the way we live and have the power to make decisions on behalf of entire societies. But what political issues are important to our study of sociology and why? Do we really need to understand politics in order to fully understand society? And can individuals in society affect political change? This student-focused book gives readers a clear introduction to the key ideas, themes and debates in political sociology. Combining accessible explanations with critical analysis, the book explores the ideas of classical and contemporary sociologists. It maps out how they have been developed, reinterpreted and evaluated in response to changes in society. In particular, the...
Principles of Subjective Anthropology
This book puts forward the concept of “subjective anthropology” and outlines a theoretical system that will allow subjective anthropology to qualify as a new academic discipline in its own right. In an effort to respond to the field’s proper role as the science of humanity, subjective analysis has been introduced into the study of anthropology. The book fills two distinct gaps in our knowledge and understanding of modern man, offering detailed descriptions of personality and of groups, while also advancing the theory of “structure and choice.” The book formulates seven basic principles of subjective anthropology and divides anthropology into three major branches: subjective anthropology, cultural anthropology, and biological (or physical) anthropology, which can be further divided into sub-branches. The book pursues three key goals: advancing and developing the theoretical system of subjective anthropology, reconstructing the discipline of anthropology, and establishing a Chinese anthropology with Chinese characteristics, Chinese visions, and Chinese styles.
Reconceptualising ‘mainstream’ youth
Kniha se zabývá tématem, které v českém výzkumu mládeže představuje relativně opomíjenou oblast: mainstreamovou mládeží a spotřebou. Zjišťuje, do jaké míry koncept „mainstreamové mládeže“ poskytuje přínosný vhled pro pochopení vztahu mladých lidí ke společenské změně a jak by tento koncept obohatil budoucí výzkum mládeže v České republice. Zjištění založená na kvalitativní výzkumné studii zaměřené na význam spotřeby v každodenním životě „obyčejných“ mladých lidí zpochybňují ortodoxní reprezentaci pasivně konformního mainstreamu, která v současnosti dominuje v českém výzkumu mládeže. Paradox volby a aktivní konformity zvýznamňují přítomnost reflexivity a aktivního zapojování mladých lidí do pozdně moderní spotřebitelské kultury a společenského života. Tato kniha slouží jako doplnění i kritika trendu v současném českém akademickém výzkumu, jenž se zaměřuje spíše na marginalizované, spektakulární nebo extrémní skupiny a kultury mládeže.
Introduction to Sociology
This textbook explores the emergence of sociology as a distinct social science. Focusing on the evolution of social theories, movements and ideas through history, it analyses the dynamic relationship between the individual and the larger social forces around them. This volume examines the definitive aspects of societies, communities and social groups, and their intersections with culture, political and economic movements and religious institutions. It establishes the connections between sociology and other disciplines such as philosophy, history, political science, economics, psychology and anthropology to explore the interdependence between different realms of social life. The chapters in t...
