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內容簡介 精彩解析歷史上影響最深的重大思維,以深入淺出的內容一次了解社會學英國DK出版社最暢銷的系列套書《Big ideas simply explained》之一作品關於社會學,所有人都在問:什麼是社會?什麼激發了社會的運行?在社會中,我們與親友、同事及對手之間產生什麼樣的交互作用?本書詳細闡述世界知名社會學家傑弗里‧亞歷山大(Jeffrey Alexander)及雪倫‧朱津(Sharon Zukin)的理論及介紹;超過100個深刻影響社會學的重大思維,包括社會平等、社會的多樣性、特性及人權等議題。解析社會學帶來的全球化影響,各政府機構的作用及城市生活的崛起等。清楚易懂的社會學概要,結合深入淺出的社會學理論及圖表,輕鬆理解社會學,不論你是社會學系的學生或是想了解社會如何運行的讀者,這本社會學大全絕對是最好的選擇。Part of the popular Big Ideas series, The Sociology Book introduces you to the subject that tells you all about what society is and what makes it tick. With over 80 ideas from the world's most renowned sociologists, covering topics as diverse as issues of equality, diversity, identity and human rights; the effects of globalization; the role of institutions, and the rise of urban living in modern society, this book details the key concepts of sociological thought.Discover all the big sociological ideas with quirky graphics, pithy quotes and step-by-step 'mind maps'. You'll be brought up-to-date on sociological ideas from Jeffrey Alexander to Sharon Zukin, with easy to navigate step-by-step summaries which explain each idea in a nutshell. Plus biographies of key sociologists from around the world, giving a historical context to each idea.Whether you are a sociology student or just have an interest in the workings of society, The Sociology Book is a perfect way to explore this fascinating subject.