Applied Sociology: Terms, Topics, Tools, and Tasks
by Stephen F. Steele
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This concise, user-friendly book addresses a common question of many introductory sociology students: "What can I do with sociology?" The book introduces students to sociology as an active and relevant way to understand human social interaction by offering a clear, direct linkage between sociology and its practical use. It focuses on the core concepts in sociology (terms and topics), contemporary and practical skills used by sociologists to investigate these concepts (tools), and then show more contains concrete exercises for learning and applying these skills (tasks). The book also includes brief sections on using sociology to make a difference in the community and on developing a career in sociology. APPLIED SOCIOLOGY is an ideal supplement to traditional sociology texts in order to add an applied perspective to any sociology course. show lessTags
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- Sociology, Anthropology, Nonfiction
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- 301 — Society, government, & culture Social sciences, sociology & anthropology Sociology and anthropology
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- HN29.5 .S73 — Social sciences Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform Social history and conditions. Social problems.
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