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Sociology : a Canadian perspective / edited by Lorne Tepperman and James Curtis

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Material type: Text

TextPublication details: Ontario, Dar es Salssm : Oxford University Press, 2004.Description: xii, 690p. : ill. (some col. ) ; 28cmISBN:

0-19-542237-2

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Sociology -- Textbooks. Canada -- Social conditions -- 1991- -- Textbooks. Social conditions

DDC classification:

22nd ed. 301 SOC

Summary: "Still the most comprehensive and accessible Canadian introduction to sociological theory and issues available, this fourth edition encourages students to identify and analyze how sociology intersects with their own lives. With chapters contributed by over 30 renowned Canadian sociologists writing in their areas of expertise, this book offers extensive Canadian and international examples and a unified voice throughout. New to this edition is a chapter on technology and society that examines a number of fascinating issues--from technology and inequality, to online identity, to cyberbullying and online deviance--giving students insight into how technology has affected their everyday lives. The text also includes a new "Researchers in Action" boxed feature that profiles Canadian sociologists, giving students examples of the exciting work that has been undertaken in various sub-disciplines of sociology, right here in Canada.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Barcode
Books	CUoM Library General Stacks	NFIC	301 SOC (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available	00004442

Includes bibliography and index

"Still the most comprehensive and accessible Canadian introduction to sociological theory and issues available, this fourth edition encourages students to identify and analyze how sociology intersects with their own lives. With chapters contributed by over 30 renowned Canadian sociologists writing in their areas of expertise, this book offers extensive Canadian and international examples and a unified voice throughout. New to this edition is a chapter on technology and society that examines a number of fascinating issues--from technology and inequality, to online identity, to cyberbullying and online deviance--giving students insight into how technology has affected their everyday lives. The text also includes a new "Researchers in Action" boxed feature that profiles Canadian sociologists, giving students examples of the exciting work that has been undertaken in various sub-disciplines of sociology, right here in Canada.

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