Illuminating Social Life by Peter Kivisto

Illuminating Social Life by Peter Kivisto

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Thirteen essays from leading academics showing how sociological theory can be used to shed light on contemporary issues such as the internet, alcohol use, body building and shopping malls.

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Illuminating Social Life by Peter Kivisto

Illuminating Social Life has enjoyed increasing popularity with each edition. It is the only book designed for undergraduate teaching that shows today's students how classical and contemporary social theories can be used to shed new light on such topics as the internet, the world of work, fast food restaurants, shopping malls, alcohol use, body building, sales and service, and new religious movements. A perfect complement for the sociological theory course, it offers 13 original essays by leading scholars in the field who are also experienced undergraduate theory teachers. Substantial introductions by the editor link the applied essays to a complete review of the classical and modern social theories used in the book.
Peter Kivisto, PhD (New School for Social Research), is the Richard Swanson Professor of Social Thought and chair of sociology at Augustana College. Among his recent books are Citizenship: Discourse, Theory, and Transnational Prospects (2007, with Thomas Faist), Intersecting Inequalities (2007, with Elizabeth Hartung), Incorporating Diversity: Rethinking Assimilation in a Multicultural Age (2005), Key Ideas in Sociology (2nd ed., 2004), Multiculturalism in a Global Society (2002), and Social Theory: Roots and Branches (2nd ed., 2002). His primary scholarly and teaching interests revolve around social theory and ethnic and immigration studies. He has served as secretary-treasurer of the American Sociological Association's Theory and International Migration Sections and is currently serving as Editor of The Sociological Quarterly.
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ISBN 13 9781412978156
ISBN 10 1412978157
Titre Illuminating Social Life
Auteur Peter Kivisto
État Non disponible
Type de reliure Paperback
Éditeur Sage Publications, Inc
Année de publication 2010-12-01
Nombre de pages 456
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