Sociology: Concepts and Characteristics
Landis' applied approach combines readings, commentary, and core concepts. Adopters are satisfied with the lighter, core format of the text. The readings are diverse and deal with contemporary issues, thus increasing relevancy to students. The text is a smooth read for the 2-year college student, not too condescending, and not too complicated.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0534525601
ISBN13:9780534525606
Release Date:October 1997
Publisher:Wadsworth Publishing Company
Length:512 Pages
Weight:2.15 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 6.3" x 9.1"
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
One of the More Interesting Books on Sociology
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
It's not often that a college textbook can coerce some excitement from the student - but in the case of this book, I was excited by the preface! Landis clearly knows his subject well enough to dispense with telling us he knows his subject -written without stuffiness and seeming to come from the heart of someone who has both attended school and also actually remembers what it was like to be there. The information is CLEARLY presented without repetition and actually has some very fun sections that tease us and make us want to know more... read this book!
coming from a student
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
Using this book for sociology helps tremendously. It defines difficult vocabulary words necessary for studing sociology and gives specific examples to explain certain concepts. The readings placed at the end of the chapters are also an interesting way of relating sociological concepts to everyday life.
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