Offering an innovative new approach to sociology that takes the global dimensions of the contemporary world as its overarching framework, Global Sociology is written in a style that is relevant and fresh for the undergraduate reader whether they have studied sociology before or not. It offers sociological discussion of a range of topical and fascinating substantive areas, structured in a highly attractive and student-friendly way.
This is a truly international text written to engage students actively in thinking about social life and is one of the most innovative introductions to sociology for many years - its thoroughgoing internationalism totally challenging the 'West and the rest' stance of other texts.
Global Sociology includes:
* numerous boxed case examples
* an on-page glossary
* 'major concept' and 'key historical event' boxes
* lots of illustrations
* end of chapter suggestions for further reading, seminar activities and essay questions.
'comprehensive and innovative.' - The Times Higher Education Supplement
'I believe that the publication of the book signals a new era in sociological thinking which will supersede the demure outlook of twentieth century sociology.' - Raymond L.M. Lee, International Sociology
List of Maps and Illustrations
List of Boxes
List of Tables
List of Abbreviations and Acronyms
PART 1: INTERPRETATIONS
Introducing Global Sociology
Thinking Globally
Modernity and The Evolution of World Society
The Changing World of Work
Nation States and Global Change
PART 2: DIVISIONS
Global Inequalities: Gender, Race and Class
TNCs: Their Economic and Social Roles
Uneven Development: The Victims
Failures of Global Control: Crime, Drugs and Famine
Asia Pacific: From Miracle to Mirage?
PART 3: EXPERIENCES
Population Pressures and Migration
Tourism: Social and Cultural Effects
Consuming Culture
Media and Communication
Urban Life
PART 4: DYNAMICS
Explaining Social Movements
Challenges to a Gendered World
Towards A Sustainable Future: The Green Movement
Identities and Belonging
Globalization: Utopia or Dystopia?
Glossary
References
Index
ROBIN COHEN is Professorial Fellow at the Department of International Development, University of Oxford, UK.
PAUL KENNEDY is Senior Lecturer in Sociology at the Manchester Metropolitan University.