An Introduction to Sociology in Ireland by Bernadette Mcdonald

An Introduction to Sociology in Ireland by Bernadette Mcdonald

* Written in a very accessible and student-friendly style, this new edition provides the most recent statistics available * Promotes the understanding of the nature and positioning of Irish society in relation to other societies * Highlights the key sociological concepts & topics, with the major theoretical perspectives and methods required to produce sociological knowledge * Provides an introduction to and discussion on key issues relevant to the 21st century * Expanded section on Methods of Research, including information on: case studies; the internet; action reserach; and ethical considerations in research * New analysis of: - crime in Ireland - the function of religion - women and the Irish labour market - theories of ageing * New data regarding: - immigration and social change in Ireland - the travelling community - suicide - demographic patterns in Ireland Suitable for those studying FETAC, BTEC and HETAC subjects within the fields of Social Science and Health Care at levels 5 & 6

Bernadette McDonald teaches Sociology in Cavan Institute.

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ISBN 13	9780717145508
ISBN 10	0717145506
Title	An Introduction to Sociology in Ireland
Author	Bernadette Mcdonald
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Gill
Year published	2009-04-09
Number of pages	239
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