Introduction to sociology Book

Designed specifically for AS-level sociology courses, this text provides comprehensive coverage of the 2002 AQA specifications. It includes activities designed to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding of students. The chapters end with an exam question from AQA past papers, and suggestions for coursework. Chapter summaries outline the key points to help students check their understanding and key terms are highlighted in the text and explained in a glossary. Cartoons, tables, figures and photographs enliven and reinforce the text. This introductory textbook assumes no previous knowledge of sociology. It is intended for all those studying AS-level courses, and adopts a readable, accessible and student-friendly style. It provides clear and concise but thorough and comprehensive coverage of the key areas of sociology covered at AS-level. It includes chapters on the family, health, the mass media, education, wealth, welfare and poverty, work and leisure and sociological methods. It should be useful for those studying AS-level sociology, as well as those on Access, Health and Social Care and vocational courses of all kinds which contain a sociological component.