Central Issues in Sociology: Theory and Methods
Central Issues in Sociology Hugh Chignell ISBN 9780952068327
A photocopiable pack of teaching materials that make this key topic accessible to all your AS and A2 students
The combination of clear, attractively designed text and follow-up activities are ideal preparation for the new-style Methods questions
The materials are designed to make complex ideas accessible to the wide range of abilities found in A and AS level classes today
The materials are designed to make complex ideas accessible to the wide range of abilities found in A and AS level classes today
I found it to be very good, the students liked it and understood it. The notes are concise and do explain the issues well ….Overall I would say this is very useful both for students and teachers and I think it is an excellent investment for any Sociology department The Social Science Teacher
Superb for AS level Steve Chapman, former OCR Chief Examiner
Price: £29.50
Central Issues in Sociology: Theory and Methods
Contents
Sociological perspectives
What is a perspective?
Are people the puppets of society?
Are societies harmonious or in conflict?
How important is gender in sociology?
What is postmodernism?
Research methods
What is sociological research?
Choosing topics to research
Choosing methods
Choosing a sample
How do sociologists ask questions?
How do sociologists observe?
How do sociologists use statistics?
How do sociologists use personal documents?
How do sociologists use the mass media?
Sociology and science
Positivism and anti-positivism
Can sociology be value free?
How scientific is science?
Sociology and social policy
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