The Sociology Book, DK
The Sociology Book, DK
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The Sociology Book
Big Ideas Simply Explained

Author: DK

Narrator: Laurel Lefkow

Unabridged: 16 hr 49 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: DK

Published: 12/03/2019


Synopsis

Exploring more than 80 of the big ideas and key theories in the field of sociology in a clear and simple way, narrated by Laurel Lefkow. This is the perfect introduction to the study of how humans live and interact with each other.

Covering diversity and equality, globalization, human rights, modern urban living, and the role of work and institutions, The Sociology Book looks at the big questions of how we cooperate: What is society? What makes it tick? Why do we interact in the way that we do with our friends, co-workers, and rivals?

The perfect way to explore this fascinating subject, The Sociology Book profiles the world's most renowned sociologists and more than 80 of their biggest ideas, from the early pioneers Karl Marx and Auguste Comte to the groundbreaking work of Sharon Zukin and Judith Butler. Each sociological theory is made crystal clear with the help of pithy quotes and step-by-step summaries that explain each idea in an easy-to-grasp way, and Laurel Lefkow's narration, having currently read more than 130 audiobooks, including Wild by Cheryl Strayed, Bad Feminist by Roxane Gay and The Little Friend by Donna Tartt.

© 2015 Dorling Kindersley Ltd © 2019 DK Audio

Reviews

Goodreads review by Lucie on July 13, 2016

Perfect for people who want to learn more about sociology! I was curious about what I will find: a lot of interesting concepts and ideas clearly explained. Food for thoughts about the foundation of sociology, cultural identity and the family dynamics. It's an interesting read if you are at school or......more

Goodreads review by Pramoda on February 19, 2022

Whether a reader likes this book or not depends on the intent. If you want a very very very brief intro to all sociology theories, this book is good and includes illustrations of each theory so you don't even have to read that. But this also makes the book fragmented and boring to read, as if you ar......more

Goodreads review by Valle on January 29, 2024

he tardado un año en leerlo jejejejsjse Bien y meh. Útil en su función. Hay que tener muy clara la intencionalidad de este libro, y es un resumen de toda la sociología de forma bastante superficial. Es por ello que si no sabes por dónde adentrarte o no tienes ni idea del tema (como mi caso) te orient......more

Goodreads review by Michidmaa on October 15, 2019

This is a perfect book to read in order to get basic background information on the foundations of sociology.......more

Goodreads review by Tuncay on April 20, 2021

Kitap vaat ettiğini yerine getiriyor ve sosyolojideki önemli çalışmaları gayet güzel özetliyor. Ana konuların gruplanması ve her biri altında ilgili düşünce damarının tarihsel evriminin sunulması takibi kolaylaştırıyor. Tabii ki her referans kitabında olduğu gibi bunda da okuduklarınızın en az yarıs......more