Illuminating Social Life: Classical and Contemporary Theory Revisited - Softcover

Kivisto, Peter

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1412952360 ISBN 13: 9781412952361

Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc, 2007

Synopsis

Illuminating Social Life has enjoyed increasing popularity with each edition. Editor Peter Kivisto attempts to bridge the gap between social theory and the substantive courses contained in the sociology curriculum. It is the only book designed for undergraduate teaching that shows today′s students how classical and contemporary social theories can be used to shed new light on such topics as the internet, the world of work, fast food restaurants, shopping malls, alcohol use, body building, sales and service, and new religious movements. This Fourth Edition is updated and revised to help students appreciate the relevance and the significance of social theory―and in the process reduces the anxiety many feel about required theory courses.

About this title

About the Author:

Peter Kivisto is Richard A. Swanson Professor of Social Thought and Chair of Sociology, Anthropology and Social Welfare at Augustana College and Finland Distinguished Professor at the University of Turku. His current research involves a collaborative project on multiculturalism with colleagues in Finland. His interests include immigration, social integration, citizenship, and religion. Among his recent books are Key Ideas in Sociology (2011), Illuminating Social Life (2011); Beyond a Border: The Causes and Consequences of Contemporary Immigration (2010, with Thomas Faist); Citizenship: Discourse, Theory and Transnational Prospects (2007, with Thomas Faist); and Intersecting Inequalities (2007, with Elizabeth Hartung). He serves on the editorial boards of Contexts, Ethnic and Racial Studies, Journal of Intercultural Studies, and on the Publication Committee for Sociology of Religion.

Review:

"I have used previous editions.  I really like the modern day applications of theories." Author: Kathy Miller Published On: 2010-02-26

About this edition

• Publisher: SAGE Publications, Inc
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1412952360
• ISBN 13: 9781412952361
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 4
• Number of pages: 384