The Promise of Sociology: Classical Approaches to Contemporary Society, Second E

Description: The Promise of Sociology by Rob Beamish Unlike most introductory texts that take a topical approach to studying sociology, this smart, challenging, and accessibly written text looks at the core principles of the discipline, making links to a contemporary context. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Unlike most introductory texts that take a topical approach to studying sociology, this smart, challenging, and accessibly written text looks at the core principles of the discipline, making links to a contemporary context.The second edition of this award-winning book has been substantially revised, making more direct connections between Generation Z, Millss concept of the sociological imagination, and the challenges students face in higher education today. The section on popular culture contains a new chapter on the history of popular music from early rock n roll to contemporary pop and R&B. New chapter objectives, end-of-chapter review and reflection questions, key terms, and glossary, as well as an instructors manual, make this text much more useful in the classroom. Author Biography Rob Beamish is head of the Department of Sociology at Queens University, Kingston, Canada, where he has taught for 30 years. He is the author of Marx, Method, and the Division of Labor (1992); Fastest, Highest, Strongest: A Critique of High Performance Sport (2006, with Ian Ritchie), and Steroids: A New Look at Performance-Enhancing Drugs (2011). Table of Contents Preface Introduction Part One: Why Think Sociologically? 1. Visions and Profiles of Students Today2. Generation Z and the Promise of Sociology3. The Light of Reason: Higher Educations Challenges Part Two: The Classical Tradition 4. Marx and the Dialectic of Dynamic, Unstable Social Formations5. Marx, the Communist Manifesto, and Modernity6. From Descartes to Durkheim: Toward a Science of Society7. Durkheim and the Systematic Study of Social Facts8. Weber and the Interpretive Understanding of Social Action9. The Spirit of Capitalism, Modernity, and the Postmodern World Part Three: Sociology and Contemporary Popular Culture 10. Culture and Critique11. The Dialectics of Popular Culture12. Rock n Roll as Complex Culture13. The Promise of SociologyGlossary of Key Terms and NamesBibliographyIndex Review Engaging, accessible, and written in a lively and often humorous style. Highly recommended. -- CHOICEAn introduction to the discipline and an exercise in critical thinking and learning. -- Teaching Sociology Promotional This is sociology as it should be introduced-gripping and elucidating. -- Neil Guppy, University of British Columbia Rob Beamish has done it again! The first edition of this textbook changed the way I taught introductory sociology. In the second edition, Beamishs respect for higher education and students shines through, making it an innovative and inspiring contribution. -- Francine Tremblay, Concordia University Challenging, unconventional, and able to convey the classical sociological imagination without sacrificing any of its nuances, The Promise of Sociology has been my favorite book to use in the introductory classroom. My students have been fascinated by it, and appreciate most of all the maturity with which the book engages their imaginations. The new edition surely wont disappoint. -- Mickey Vallee, Athabasca University Beamish thoughtfully champions the authentic vision of sociology: freedom to explore, discover, and learn; freedom to disagree, dispute, and reject; freedom to be enabled by the rubrics and toolkit of sociology; freedom to be critical; freedom to be passionate about sociological inquiry; freedom to make the world a more equitable, safer, and better place for humanity. Such is the quest unveiled afresh in the new edition of The Promise of Sociology. -- Henry Allen, Wheaton College Long Description Unlike most introductory texts that take a topical approach to studying sociology, this smart, challenging, and accessibly written text looks at the core principles of the discipline, making links to a contemporary context. The second edition of this award-winning book has been substantially revised, making more direct connections between Generation Z, Millss concept of the sociological imagination, and the challenges students face in higher education today. The section on popular culture contains a new chapter on the history of popular music from early rock n roll to contemporary pop and R&B. New chapter objectives, end-of-chapter review and reflection questions, key terms, and glossary, as well as an instructors manual, make this text much more useful in the classroom. Review Quote Engaging, accessible, and written in a lively and often humorous style. Highly recommended. Details ISBN1442634049 Author Rob Beamish Short Title PROMISE OF SOCIOLOGY 2/E Publisher University of Toronto Press Language English Edition 2nd ISBN-10 1442634049 ISBN-13 9781442634046 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2016 Publication Date 2016-08-29 UK Release Date 2016-08-29 Imprint University of Toronto Press Place of Publication Toronto Country of Publication Canada Pages 416 DEWEY 301 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education AU Release Date 2016-08-29 Edition Description 2nd edition Subtitle Classical Approaches to Contemporary Society, Second Edition Alternative 9781442634053 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161702701;

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