The Social Lens

Good introduction and discussion of thinking sociologically -- Dr Andrzej Zieleniec * drupal *
will be used with level 5 and 6 also -- Dr Donna Peacock * drupal *
A text which is recommended as background reading for students.
Well written and clear. -- Dr Kate D'Arcy * drupal *
Excellent -- even better than the second edition! Easy to read, easy to use. I like the added piece on critical thinking and the exercises in critical thinking at the end of each chapter. -- Dr Marilyn Swisher * drupal *
An excellent, essential text for students in sociology! -- Miss Engela Van der klashorst * drupal *
This book provides excellent overviews of sociological theories, from the basic, consensus and conflict perspectives to their contemporary and more complex post modern understandings. The book would be most useful for A-level and first year undergraduate students, who are developing their critical thinking and evaluation skills. -- Mr Dennis Hamilton * drupal *
An excellent and comprehensive text for both students and tutors alike. Many useful points of discussion and organised in a reader friendly way. -- Mr Michael Mahadeo * drupal *
This book gives dissertation students an excellent review of the sociological theory they have studied in previous modules, allowing them the deeper insight and connection such a text brings -- Mrs Fiona Porter * drupal *
The Social Lens is a well-written and comprehensive text that explores theorists proposals regarding inequality. I would recommend this text for anyone seeking to develop a course in sociological theory that will provide a great overview of theories that are essential to the field of sociology. This text is easy to read and is complete with several tables and figures that provide a useful visual description of complex sociological concepts. -- Ms Michelle Holliday * drupal *
Sticking with Edles and Appelrouth, Sociological Theory in the Classical Era: Text and Readings. -- Professor Carol Thompson * drupal *
Great critical thinking exercises, good organization and breadth of topics. The reading level was good for an undergraduate course. -- Professor Joseph Simpson * drupal *