Reviews for The Book of Prominent Pennsylvanians: A Standard Reference

The average rating for The Book of Prominent Pennsylvanians: A Standard Reference based on 2 reviews is 4 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2014-05-14 00:00:00 Sandra Noble Introduction to Sociology was an extensive overview of the field. A few times I felt that it should have deeper analysis because it was skimming the surface of the issues, but then it is already long for an introductory book. I liked how the book started with historical analysis then defined terms of functionalism and conflict theory. Those themes were continued for much of the book. Also, I liked the critical thought exercises. It challenges the reader to think. Also, some of the provided links were interesting. One thing that I cautious about in social science books is how they handle religion and faith. Like most good sociologists the author was neutral about the context of faith in society. His discussion was balanced. The study guide had a few obvious errors. Hopefully, it was fixed in the newest edition.

Review # 2 was written on 2016-11-27 00:00:00 Ed Minjares This introductory textbook is well-written and easy to understand. My only complaint with it is that it is now into its 11th edition, and several of the seams are showing where different editions have been patched together.