Society in Question
“Society in Question” by Robert J. Brym is a comprehensive collection published by Nelson Education Limited on January 7, 2013. This seventh edition features 320 pages and is presented in English. The book compiles 25 articles that cover significant topics, approaches, and methods in contemporary sociology, making it a valuable resource for students and readers interested in the field.
Readers will find a diverse range of themes explored within the articles, including social media’s impact on life, the dynamics of sports and masculinity, and the challenges of social inequality. Each piece is selected for its clarity and relevance, aiming to engage today’s undergraduate audience. The thematic organization allows for an in-depth examination of various sociological inquiries, providing insights into both traditional and modern sociological thought.
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Canada’s best-selling introductory sociology reader, Society in Question, Seventh Edition, is a collection of 25 articles that provide balanced coverage of the major topics, approaches, and methods in current sociology. With his signature passion, Bob Brym selects and commissions articles characterized by their clarity, brevity, appeal to today’s undergraduate students, and ability to transform one’s perspective. Society in Question is organized into thematic parts that explore the main areas of sociological inquiry and focuses on a broad spectrum of sociological thought, from sports and masculinity (Dumas’ “Are Sports Becoming Less Masculine?”) and social media (Bookman’s “Social Media: Implications for Social Life”) to social inequality (Myles’ “The Inequality Surge”) and early childhood education (Beach et. al’s “The State of Early Childhood Education and Child Care in 2009”).
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