Applied Sociology Topics, Terms, Tools, and Tasks

by Steele, Stephen F.; Price, Jammie

• ISBN13: 9780534524746
• ISBN10: 0534524745
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-02-07
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing

Summary

This concise, user-friendly book addresses a common question of many introductory sociology students: "What can I do with sociology?" The book introduces students to sociology as an active and relevant way to understand human social interaction by offering a clear, direct linkage between sociology and its practical use. It focuses on the core concepts in sociology (terms and topics), contemporary and practical skills used by sociologists to investigate these concepts (tools), and then contains concrete exercises for learning and applying these skills (tasks). The book also includes brief sections on using sociology to make a difference in the community and on developing a career in sociology. APPLIED SOCIOLOGY is an ideal supplement to traditional sociology texts in order to add an applied perspective to any sociology course.

Table of Contents

Preface	2	(1)
How Can I Use Sociology?	3	(7)
Model, Measure, and Make Sense	10	(13)
Concepts, Culture, Socialization, and Social Structure	23	(6)
Groups and Organizations	29	(5)
Deviance	34	(5)
Diversity and Inequality	39	(8)
Economy and Work	47	(7)
Marriage and Family	54	(6)
Education	60	(6)
Religion	66	(6)
Health	72	(7)
Power, Politics, and Authority	79	(6)
Population and Human Ecology	85	(8)
Social Change and the Future	93	(6)
Building a Career with Sociology	99	(9)
Making a Difference with Sociology	108