Global Sociology: Introducing Five Contemporary Societies

by Linda Schneider

Global Sociology brings a world perspective to students in introductory sociology. This supplementary text looks at five different societies - Mexico, Japan, Germany, Egypt, and the [actual symbol not reproducible] Bushmen of Southern Africa - in five similarly organized chapters. Each chapter mirrors the topics instructors cover most often in their introductory courses, making it an ideal way to expose students to a cross-cultural perspective. Global Sociology is designed to promote active learning, allowing students to apply concepts and compare cultures. Students are given the tools and information they need to put their sociological knowledge and skills to work and thus to gain a deeper understanding of their own society.

Genres: Nonfiction, Japan, Sociology, Reference, College

336 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2000

Reviews

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Case studies of five different cultures, examined from a sociological perspective: Japan, Mexico, Bushmen of Namibia, Egypt, and Germany. Each section introduces new sociological concepts best illustrated by the particular culture at hand.