Society in Focus: An Introduction to Sociology - Brossura

Thompson, William E.; Hickey, Joseph V.

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ISBN 10: 0205516890 ISBN 13: 9780205516896

Casa editrice: Allyn & Bacon, 2007

Riassunto

This comprehensive introductory text emphasizes the increasing diversity and globalization of societies everywhere, and the special role of mass media and information technology in contemporary society.

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"I have chosen Society in Focus because of its appeal to students, its organization, and its contemporary approach to social issues."

Betty Daughenbaugh

Wor-Wic Community College

 

"Society in Focus has solid coverage of major concepts and principles, plus the inclusion of globalization and technomedia themes make it very timely."

Michael Miller

University of Texas - San Antonio

 

"Our faculty chose the text for several reasons: it possesses a rich yet focused approach to instruction, it is very current in recent research and thematic developments in the discipline, and it is rather grounded substantively; using popular culture references where appropriate - whcih gives greater context to sociological concepts."

Terence Stewart

Mott Community College

 

"The text provides integration of sociological theory throughout each chapter, and is very readable and affordable."

Terence Stewart

Mott Community College

 

L'autore:

   William E. Thompson was born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and was the first member of his family to receive a high school diploma.  He received his bachelor's degree from Northeastern State University, a master's degree from Missouri State University, and a Ph.D. from Oklahoma State University.  Professor Thompson has authored and coauthored more than 30 articles in professional journals, including several reprinted in sociology textbooks and readers.  He has coauthored a textbook on juvenile delinquency.  Thompson also is the author of The Glass House, a nonfiction account of his mother's two year battle with cancer and the lessons about life and living learned from her death and dying.

    Professor Thompson began his college teaching career at the University of Tulsa.  He spent the next ten years at Emporia State University in Emporia, Kansas.  He is currently a professor of sociology and criminal justice and Director of Mayo College, a residential learning community for first-year students, at Texas A&M University - Commerce.  He has also taught in the British Studies Program at Kings College, University of London.  In 1993 Thompson received an Outstanding Teaching Award from the Texas Association of College Teachers, and in 1994 he won the Distinguished Faculty Award for Research and Teaching at Texas A&M University - Commerce.  For fun and relaxation Thompson plays the drums.

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• Editore: Allyn & Bacon
• Data di pubblicazione: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0205516890
• ISBN 13: 9780205516896
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 6
• Numero di pagine: 650