Global Sociology - Hardcover

Cohen, Robin; Kennedy, Paul

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0230293735 ISBN 13: 9780230293731

Publisher: Red Globe Press, 2012

Synopsis

A core introduction to Sociology that puts global issues at the heart of its discussion. From recessions and revolutions to social media and migration, this third edition is fully updated to explore just how these issues can help us to understand the role of Sociology in our world today. With clear writing and infectious enthusiasm for its topic, it evaluates the connections between everyday experiences and larger processes.

Combining discussion of global challenges with an emphasis on critical thinking, this lively text offers an engaging introduction, ideally suited for first-year Sociology modules. In addition, it can be used as a standalone text on more specialised modules on Globalisation, or as complimentary reading on courses dealing with issues such as Work, Class and Gender, Race, Crime or Leisure from a global perspective.     

About this title

About the Author:

ROBIN COHEN is Professorial Fellow at the Department of International Development, University of Oxford, UK.

PAUL KENNEDY is Reader in Sociology and Global Studies at the Manchester Metropolitan University, UK.

MAUD PERRIER is Lecturer in Sociology at the University of Bristol, UK.

Review:

"From the slums of Brazil to the internet cafes of Iran, this book guides the reader through the complex, turbulent but endlessly fascinating terrain of a globalizing world. Elegantly written, rich in examples, very up-to-date and astonishingly comprehensive, it is the best possible introduction to the social scientific study of globalization."
-David Inglis, University of Aberdeen, UK
"Given the speed of change in the contemporary world, the engagement with current and recent events is admirable."
- Mike Whittingham, Kingston University, UK
"What particularly impressed me were the deep connections the authors have made between "everyday" sociology and global sociology: the discipline has needed this for a while."
- Shawn McEntee, Salisbury University, UK
"Having taught global sociology for many years now, I was impressed and invigorated by their approach."
- Daniel Levy, SUNY
"This book is a significant achievement. There is a strong social conscience in this text, and attention paid to the impacts of globalisation on people who are vulnerable and the environment."
- Anne Scott, University of Canterbury, New Zealand
"The 'global' is a primary focus throughout but lots of concepts from other disciplines appear and reappear. The authors highlight where issues have already been discussed, or will be discussed, demonstrating how they all interact and can't neatly be separated."
- Margery Mayall, University of Queensland, Australia
"From the slums of Brazil to the internet cafes of Iran, this book guides the reader through the complex, turbulent but endlessly fascinating terrain of a globalizing world. Elegantly written, rich in examples, very up-to-date and astonishingly comprehensive, it is the best possible introduction to the social scientific study of globalization."
-David Inglis, University of Aberdeen, UK

"Given the speed of change in the contemporary world, the engagement with current and recent events is admirable."
Mike Whittingham, Kingston University, UK

"What particularly impressed me were the deep connections the authors have made between "everyday" sociology and global sociology: the discipline has needed this for a while."
Shawn McEntee, Salisbury University, UK

"Having taught global sociology for many years now, I was impressed and invigorated by their approach."
Daniel Levy, SUNY

"This book is a significant achievement. There is a strong social conscience in this text, and attention paid to the impacts of globalisation on people who are vulnerable and the environment."
Anne Scott, University of Canterbury, New Zealand

"The 'global' is a primary focus throughout but lots of concepts from other disciplines appear and reappear. The authors highlight where issues have already been discussed, or will be discussed, demonstrating how they all interact and can't neatly be separated."
Margery Mayall, University of Queensland, Australia

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About this edition

• Publisher: Red Globe Press
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0230293735
• ISBN 13: 9780230293731
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 488