15 Disturbing Things We Need to Know Contributor(s): Crone, James a. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1412990556 ISBN-13: 9781412990554 Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc
Binding Type: Paperback Published: June 2012 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Sociology - General |
Dewey: 303.4 |
LCCN: 2012017333 |
Physical Information: 0.4" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" L (0.50 lbs) 152 pages |
Features: Bibliography, Illustrated, Table of Contents |
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Publisher Description: 15 Disturbing Things We Need to Know is a supplementary anthology of 15 ′disturbing′ articles on topics designed to pique the students′ interests and launch great class discussions. The book is also designed to serve as a resource to help students becoming aware of the not-so-pleasant things in life, society, and the world. The topics are related to typical introductory sociology courses, including gender, race, class, sexual orientation, sexuality, cultures, deviance, crime, groups, organizations, globalization, interaction, social mobility, social change, and social movements. |
Contributor Bio(s): Crone, James a.: - James Crone has been a member of the sociology faculty at Hanover College faculty for over 30 years. In the course of his career, he has taught courses on social problems, social stratification, and social theory. Research in all these areas has contributed to his Pine Forge Press book, How Can We Solve Our Social Problems? During his time at Hanover, Professor Crone has served as Chair of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, president of the local chapter of Habitat for Humanity, and president of the Hanover Town Council. |
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