The Key to (Almost) Everything
Sociology for All of Us
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Rowman & Littlefield
Published:29th Apr '19
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The Key to (Almost) Everything is an engaging, contemporary and concise approach to sociology written for adults, students and just about anybody who could profit from knowing about the discipline of sociology. It is expertly written by an author drawing on 40 years of teaching on the fundamental social structures and processes characteristic of human societies. Each of the book’s chapters is modeled on the courses found in the sociology curriculum. These chapters are not course or lecture notes, rather they are engaging lessons on topics such as political sociology, urban sociology, religion in sociology, crime and guns, poverty, the American family, public opinion, wealth and power.
This book’s originality lies in its manner of presentation and witty, engaging style that manages to be entertaining while at the same time providing a remarkably coherent overview of the field of sociology based on Wright's 40 years of teaching, research, and reading on the fundamental structures and processes that prevail in human societies. -- Douglas S. Massey, Princeton University
James Wright is one of the most brilliant people I’ve ever met, and if decision-makers listened to what he has to say, we would undoubtedly live in a better world. Accordingly, everyone should read The Key to (Almost) Everything. -- Richard Whatmore, University of St. Andrews
The overall idea—to provide a comprehensive yet accessible and entertaining introduction to sociology for adults—is brilliant. The writing style of the authors matches this goal; it is precise and substantively informative, yet easy to follow and draws in the reader. -- Barbara Prainsack, University of Vienna
ISBN: 9781538124574
Dimensions: 239mm x 159mm x 25mm
Weight: 658g
352 pages