Ten Questions: A Sociological Perspective

By Joel M. Charon

Book Overview

This introductory text presents a unique approach to the examination of sociological principles. It draws you into the material--and encourages a deeper understanding of the discipline--by focusing on such overarching questions as "How do sociologists study society?" "How is society possible?" "Why is there misery in the world?" and "Are human beings free?" You'll learn about the philosophies of classical sociologists such as Marx, Weber, Durkheim, Mead, and Berger, and look at how the field of sociology has approached these questions over the past 150 years. You'll also consider the benefits and drawbacks of globalization, read about how individuals can affect society, and learn how the Tea Party political movement and the revolution in Egypt illustrate social conflict. As you explore sociology's compelling questions, you'll find that there are often no clear and ready answers.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1111833761
• ISBN13: 9781111833763
• Release Date: January 2012
• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.9" x 5.5"

Customer Reviews

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A good intro book with great questions

The Ten Questions book is a much better book than indicated by the ratings of some of the four reviewers (thus far). I have taught Introduction to Sociology classes for many years, and find that for an inexpensive paperback, this book introduces many of the major sociological questions in simple yet understandable ways. Are not these important questions? * How Do Sociologists Study the World? * What Does It Mean to be Human? * How is Society Possible? * Why Are People Unequal in Society? * Why Do We Believe What We Do? * Are Human Beings Free? * Why Can't Everyone Be Just Like Us? * Why is There Misery in the World? * Does the Individual Really Make a Difference? * Is Sociology Important? I find that these questions form a very excellent foundation for opening up the field of sociology to the novice student. The questions are excellent, and the answers well-formed. While I will agree that some of the explanations and descriptions can be improved, they are certainly not as bad as others have indicated, and are really fairly decent and well-organized. It's probably worth 4 stars, but I gave it 5 to balance out the unfair (in my opinion) ratings of others. A decent little paperback! Recommended.

Interesting!

I read this book for an Intro. to Sociology course and I found it interesting and thought provoking. While he occasionally gets repetitive, I believe he intentionally does so to re-inforce concepts and ideas. I found the book to be very interesting as a newcomer to Sociology.