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Sociology

Sociology - A Very Short Introduction

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Publisher's Synopsis

Drawing on studies of social class, crime and deviance, work in bureaucracies, and changes in religious and political organizations, this Very Short Introduction explores the tension between the individual's role in society and society's role in shaping the individual, and demonstrates the value of sociology as a perspective for understanding the modern world. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

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Oxford University Press

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Book information

ISBN: 9780192853806
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Imprint: Oxford University Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 301
DEWEY edition: 21
Language: English
Number of pages: 105
Weight: 114g
Height: 173mm
Width: 113mm
Spine width: 8mm
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