Mastering Sociology

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© 1985

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Gerard O’Donnell

Gerard O’Donnell

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Part of the book series: Macmillan Master Series (Science) (MMSS)

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Table of contents (26 chapters)

Front Matter

Pages i-xvi

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What is Sociology?
1. Front Matter
  
  Pages 1-1
  
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2. Sociological Terms and Concepts
  
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  Pages 3-11
3. Sociological Method
  
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  Pages 12-24
The Family
1. Front Matter
  
  Pages 25-25
  
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2. Development and Characteristics of the Modern Family
  
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  Pages 27-38
3. The Changing Nature of the Modern British Family
  
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  Pages 39-44
4. The Stability of the Family
  
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  Pages 45-55
The Sociology of Education
1. Front Matter
  
  Pages 57-57
  
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2. Informal and Formal Education
  
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  Pages 59-68
3. Changes in British Education
  
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  Pages 69-76
4. Ability and Achievement
  
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  Pages 77-93
Social Differentiation
1. Front Matter
  
  Pages 95-95
  
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2. Stratification
  
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  Pages 97-103
3. Wealth and Income
  
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  Pages 104-116
4. Social Mobility
  
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  Pages 117-130
Work and Leisure
1. Front Matter
  
  Pages 131-131
  
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2. The Meaning of Work
  
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  Pages 133-144
3. Rewards and Conditions
  
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  Pages 145-151
4. The Changing Conditions of Employment
  
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  Pages 152-172

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Bibliographic Information

Book Title: Mastering Sociology
Editors: Gerard O’Donnell
Series Title: Macmillan Master Series (Science)
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-17914-5
Publisher: Red Globe Press London
eBook Packages: Palgrave Social & Cultural Studies Collection, Social Sciences (R0)
Copyright Information: Macmillan Publishers Limited 1985
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XVI, 357
Additional Information: Previously published under the imprint Palgrave
Topics: Sociology, general

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