Ten Questions: A Sociological Perspective

This introductory text presents a unique approach to the examination of sociological principles. It draws you into the material—and encourages a deeper understanding of the discipline—by focusing on such overarching questions as "How do sociologists study society?" "How is society possible?" "Why is there misery in the world?" and "Are human beings free?" You'll learn about the philosophies of classical sociologists such as Marx, Weber, Durkheim, Mead, and Berger, and look at how the field ...