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Product details

  • ISBN 9780241182291
  • Weight: 1175g
  • Dimensions: 202 x 240mm
  • Publication Date: 01 Jul 2015
  • Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
  • Publication City/Country: GB
  • Product Form: Hardback
  • Language: English
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Learn about how we organise our society in The Sociology Book.

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Your Sociology Questions, Simply Explained

This book explores the similar issues that affect us all; the tension between the needs of the individual and society, the changing workplace, and the role of everything from government to mass culture in our lives. If you thought it was difficult to learn about social theory, The Sociology Book presents key information in a clear layout. Learn about issues of equality, diversity, identity, and human rights; the role of institutions; and the rise of urban living in modern society, with superb mind maps and step-by-step summaries.

The Big Ideas Series

With millions of copies sold worldwide, The Sociology Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The series uses striking graphics along with engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand.

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