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Mastering Sociology

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  • © 1994

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Authors:
  1. Gerard O’Donnell
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Part of the book series: Macmillan Master Series (MMS)

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Table of contents (26 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xviii
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  2. What is Sociology?

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Sociology terms and concepts

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      Pages 3-10

    3. Sociological method

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      Pages 11-25

  3. The Family

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 31-31
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    2. Development and characteristics of the modern family

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      Pages 33-44

    3. The changing nature of the modern British family

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      Pages 45-51

    4. The stability of the family

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      Pages 52-60

  4. The Sociology of Education

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 67-67
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    2. Informal and formal education

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      Pages 69-77

    3. Changes in British education

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      Pages 78-87

    4. Ability and achievement

      • Gerard O’Donnell
      Pages 88-100

  5. Social Differentiation

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 107-107
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    2. Stratification

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      Pages 109-117

    3. Wealth and income

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      Pages 118-127

    4. Social mobility

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      Pages 128-137

  6. Work and Leisure

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 145-145
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    2. The meaning of work

      • Gerard O’Donnell
      Pages 147-156

    3. Rewards and conditions

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      Pages 157-163

    4. The changing conditions of employment

      • Gerard O’Donnell
      Pages 164-181
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Ideal for GCSE, first year A-level, Foundation, Access, Nursing, Social Care and Social Work courses.

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