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Category: Sociology
Religions, Values, and Peak Experiences
The Sociology of Sport An Introduction
The text is not aimed at impressing other sociologists or physical educators. It is aimed at the average student. There is a balance between sport and sociology without too great depth in either . We want the student to share our interest and concern with regard to the place of sport in all our lives..
Evaluation
This timely and accessible guide on the conduct of evaluation studies explores how we apply research methods in evaluating social programs, illustrating its points with reference to a variety of fields, including education, social services, and criminal justice.Offers practical advice on understanding the reasons for the study, identifying key questions to be answered, and planning and implementing the overall design of the study, including measurement, qualitative methods of inquiry, data collection, analysis, reporting, and dissemination. Stresses that understanding the underlying theory of the program is essential to developing the most appropriate evaluation, and emphasizes the need to take ethical considerations into account all along the course of the study. Covers meta-analysis, cost-benefit analysis and includes a non-technical discussion of the logic of data analysis. Includes references to further sources on measurement, existing longitudinal data sets, statistics, and qualitative analysis.For professionals in psychology, sociology, public health, public policy/affairs, education, and criminal justice..
Perspectives on Crime and Deviance
Organizes chapters theoretically and provides a multiview perspective for a sound, balanced treatment, with a solid integration of theory, research, and social policy throughout. Emphasizes ‘crime’ as a specific form of deviance, and now uses actual research examples vs. an encyclopedic review of research to add dimension and reinforce understanding. Extensively revises discussions on theory, research and policy to incorporate the most current information available. Visually supports material with diagrams, boxed research illustrations, tables, graphs, and maps..
Introduction to Macrosociology
This text uses a comparative approach in its analysis of past and present societies and their major economic, political and social attributes. Russell fosters critical thinking throughout, conveying concepts from engaging historical and international perspectives. The Second Edition has been both updated and expanded to include the most recent, relevant issues in the field..
Death in the Midst of Life Social and Cultural Influences on Death
Readings in Contemporary Sociological Theory From Modernity to Post-Modernity
The Overspent American
‘Thick with survey data, less taxing than a saunter through Saks, Schor’s study is a scornful indictment of consumerism–which, she argues, has created a nation of debtors but failed to fill a gaping cultural maw. . . . This is the stuff from which revolutions are made (‘Entertainment Weekly.)’ Photos..