Sociology in Action: Cases for Critical and Sociological Thinking / Edition 1

by David S. Hachen

Overview

Sociology in Action is a highly practical introduction to interpreting and analyzing situations sociologically, which uses case studies to promote active learning of key thinking skills.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761986638
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	12/29/2000
Series:	Sociology for a New Century Series
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	360
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

PART ONE: DOING SOCIOLOGY
Seeing Society
Using Theory
Decoding Culture
Uncovering Inequalities and Power
Imagining Futures
PART TWO: DECISION CASES
The Worth of a Sparrow
Conflict at Riverside
Tossin' and Turnin'
Lucy Allman
In the Eye of the Beholder
The Case of the Minnetonka Kawn Ordinance
Off to College
What's So Scary about the Truth?
People Like You
Lisa's Hidden Identity

Editorial Reviews

"That the chapters begin with a case, discuss the case, and end with another case is a most useful structure—one that assists those of us unfamiliar with the process, yet also works for those familiar with cases."

Sally Raskoff

"Using this book will help students gain competency in several areas that are central to the learning goals and outcomes of general education at the baccalaurate level: problem solving, communication, analysis and critical thinking, and perspective. Nothing could be better for introductory sociology today than this innovative text."

Dean Dorn