Sociology Themes and Perspectives

This 8th edition of Sociology Themes and Perspectives provides a comprehensive introduction to sociology for A-level and undergraduate students. This market-leading resource has sold over 1 million copies to date. It has been fully updated by its established author team to match the latest sociological teaching, research and developments. • Eighth edition of Sociology Themes and Perspectives, which has sold over 1 million copies to date • A comprehensive introduction to sociology • Suitable for A-level and undergraduates; also suitable for an international audience • Market-leading text with a recognised heritage • Written by an established and trusted team of subject experts • Clear and comprehensive explanation with contextualised examples and research integrated throughout • Up-to-date research, empirical studies and theories • Now in full-colour and in a smaller (more portable) format • The new edition features coverage of these critical new topics: globalisation (in a major new section), the Arab Spring, the possible decline of US power, UK Coalition policies, environmental sociology, new media, the financial crash and recession, network society, victimology – and many more!