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An Introduction to Sociology: Feminist Perspectives
Contributor(s): Abbott, Pamela (Author), Tyler, Melissa (Author), Wallace, Claire (Author)
ISBN: 0415312590     ISBN-13: 9780415312592
Publisher: Routledge
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Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: April 2005
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Annotation: This third edition of the bestselling "An Introduction to Sociology: Feminist Perspectives "confirms the ongoing centrality of feminist perspectives and research to the sociological enterprise and introduces students to the wide range of feminist contributions to key areas of sociological concern.
This completely revised edition includes:
- new chapters on sexuality and the media
- additional material on race and ethnicity, disability and the body
- many new international and comparative examples
- the influence of theories of globalization and post-colonial studies.
The theoretical elements have also been fully rethought in light of recent developments in social theory.
Written by three experienced academics, this book gives students of sociology and women's studies an accessible overview of the feminist contribution to all the key areas of sociological concern.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Social Science | Sociology - General
- Social Science | Feminism & Feminist Theory
- Social Science | Women's Studies
Dewey: 301.01
LCCN: 2004025412
Lexile Measure: 1450
Physical Information: 0.97" H x 6.86" W x 9.7" (1.75 lbs) 448 pages
Themes:
- Sex & Gender - Feminine
 
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Publisher Description:

This third edition of this best-selling book confirms the ongoing centrality of feminist perspectives and research to the sociological enterprise, and introduces students to the wide range of feminist contributions in key areas of sociological concern. Completely revised, this edition includes:

  • new chapters on sexuality and the media
  • additional material on race and ethnicity, disability and the body
  • many new international and comparative examples
  • the influence of theories of globalization and post-colonial studies.

In addition, the theoretical elements have also been fully rethought in light of recent developments in social theory. Written by three experienced teachers and examiners, this book gives students of sociology and women's studies an accessible overview of the feminist contribution to all the key areas of sociological concern.